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Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members

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… Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thirty-four Western … Dr. Martha Councell-Vargas , associate professor, of music Cat Crochett , professor of art Dr. Amy Damashek , … of world languages and literatures Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , associate professor of chemistry Dr. David Lemberg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45801

Judith A. Kirk obituary

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… Judith A. Kirk obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Judith Kirk Judith A. Kirk … University, died March 20 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 57. Kirk came to WMU in 1986 and at the time of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26323

Leonard E. Srackangast obituary

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… Leonard E. Srackangast obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Leonard E. Srackangast , a … University, died March 8 at his home in Battle Creek. He was 70. Srackangast joined the WMU staff in 1972 and retired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26325

WMU finance student graduates with B.B.A. in two years

Haworth College of Business

… student graduates with B.B.A. in two years Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Johanna VanLandegent … her partnership with TruVista in July 2022, VanLandegent was recruited as a part-time client service coordinator. As she spent more time with the company, she was able to grow into a financial planning internship.  She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73257

WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… in global case competition with 200+ competitors Submitted by Abbie Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two teams of digital … marketing insights can offer solutions. This year’s client was Radio Flyer, seeking direction on how to gain traction … Rose of Battle Creek, Michigan Seiichiro Yagi of Okinawa, Japan This competition was one aspect of a capstone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth Submitted by Erin Flynn on Black Graduate Student Association … in the traditional dances of their ancestors. Jasmine Warren mimics her movements as she crosses the floor, … feature soul food and desserts from local Black businesses, music and spoken-word poetry, including a performance by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

Shirley K. James obituary

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… Shirley K. James obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Shirley K. James , a former Western … Michigan University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 … after almost 24 years of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis Dining Hall. Service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

Plan to participate in Student Employment Appreciation Week

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… in Student Employment Appreciation Week Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Past Belleville Student … of the Year and Belleville Student Employee of the Year awards. The winners will be announced and all nominees … may make nominations for the Supervisor of the Year award while faculty and staff members may make nominations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45012

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jones (Photo: John A. Lacko, … Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research … of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones Way will be the name of the loop road scheduled to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Earl Borr obituary

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… Earl Borr obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Earl Borr Earl Borr , … of education and professional development, died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join … as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later known as University High. He was teaching seventh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160