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Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western

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… Heritage Month 2023 at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on The first El Grito celebration was held on campus in 2021. … and Latin dance lessons. "I hope that individuals are able to come and feel like they are part of something … campus, It is important that we as a University celebrate what makes our campus unique." "It's a time to celebrate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724

Business students win national finance competition

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… promotion major from Muskegon, Mich., won first place in the first Financial Services National Industry Issues … "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they learn in class to solve real-world issues. Josh and Alison make a great team, and they are willing to take initiative. It was through creativity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160

Leona Heerlyn obituary

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… staff member, died April 14 . She was 81. Heerlyn, of Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1980. She was a medical office assistant in the Sindecuse Health Center and retired in 1997 after 17 years of service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47495

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offering new classes, trips

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… Detroit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Registration is underway for 45 courses and six trips being offered during the winter/spring semester by the Osher Lifelong Learning … short-term, noncredit courses and enlightening day trips are designed for passionate learners age 50 and over. There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29876

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… Mich.—A Rutgers University professor will deliver the annual Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture in early April at … and topics in epistemology that relate to those three areas. He attended Harvard College and graduated summa cum … in honor of Veenstra, a WMU alumna who died more than 25 years ago and left a sum of money to WMU to support peace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

John E. Sandberg obituary

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… Michigan University's College of Education for 13 years in the 1970s and 1980s, died Oct. 24 in Viera, Fla. He was 83. … earned three degrees from Washington State University in 1951, 1952 and 1965. He also was awarded an honorary degree … in Sandberg's honor, naming Dr. Jianping Shen of what was then the University's Department of Teaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2908

Forging a new path with HyFlex

Haworth College of Business

… can become bustling with many different options. With career opportunities, family life and day-to-day … has allowed him to begin a new path.  After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in chemical … of field work and six years as a stay-at-home dad. This is what the HyFlex MBA program was made for—to make education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73237

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of service to the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , cataloging …   Vicki Carter, 42 years of service Carter began her career at the business library on East Campus before moving …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… Andree, assistant director of admissions and advising, at the inaugural CEHD cares day. Amy Burns and Western staff await the delivery of … she joined the CEHD and has held several roles. During her 35 years in the CEHD, she has had the opportunity to work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233

BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience

College of Arts and Sciences

… BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience Submitted by Anonymous (not … and migration. Across a variety of biological sciences areas, each lab gave teachers a distinct experience.  Amanda … “As a teacher, I always think about how I am going to bring what I learn to the classroom.”  Solloway says that carrying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69141