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William 'Bill' R. Welke obituary

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… University, died Friday, Nov. 16 in Shawnee, Kan. He was 79. Welke joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired in 1998 after 31 years of service to the University. He served as chair of the … publications. The former Certified Public Account was faculty advisor for WMU's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3151

Ronald J. Pelc obituary

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… staff member, died in Bradenton, Fla.,  June 3 . He was 77. Pelc, of Portage, Mich., and Bradenton, Fla., joined … retired as associate registrar in 1995 after 31 years of service to the University. He is survived by his wife, … user liaison and later manager of the ISIS database, Pelc was responsible for teaching employees across campus how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7612

WMU reels in more than $700,000 in grants in a single month

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… April, WMU trustees learned at their June 7 meeting. The awards pushed the University's year-to-date grant total to more than $18 million. Research grants led the way and came in at $452,823, with notable awards coming from … on street crossing decisions by blind pedestrians. Public service awards totaled $254,944 and were led by a grant of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/781

Michael A. Myckowiak obituary

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… education at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 23. He was 89. Myckowiak joined WMU in 1973 and retired in 1984 after 11 years of service to the University. Services A memorial service has been held. Remembrances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14549

Jo Ann Betz obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk. Services Cremation has taken place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809

Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for spring 2024

Dining Services

… Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for … alternatives; the continental corridor, offering waffles, cereals, bagels, breads, etc.; and the fruit stand … from the dining center, and this expansion is one step toward that goal,” says  Paul Choker,  director of dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74305

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… to engage members, and successes they have had in service. Students presented on a variety of current … of accountancy. First place team The first place team was composed of Jessica Chin , Shelby Christian , Max … as on- and off-campus communities, discussing three main ways the chapter impacts others, through: Expanding the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Todd Havener obituary

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… of Public Safety, died unexpectedly at home Aug. 9 . He was 47. Havener joined WMU's staff in 1993 and had been a … of the public safety department for more than 24 years. Services A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. … Funeral Home, 6080 Stadium Drive, in Kalamazoo. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. at the same location, with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48397

Eleanor Rose Samson obituary

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… University staff member, died April 11 in Whitehall. She was 93. Samson joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 1996 after 19 years of service to the University. She was a cashier in the WMU Bookstore. Services and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31852

Carl F. Shuster obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 8 . He was 87. Shuster, of Mattawan, joined the WMU faculty/staff in 1974 and retired in 1992 after 18 years of service to the University. He was director of the pilot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30526