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Trustees approve retirements of numerous faculty and staff members

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… of numerous faculty and staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Board of Trustees approved several … . All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Trustees also signed off on three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3400

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

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… various law enforcement agencies, local government and nonprofit organizations has already read the book and met with Abt, who chairs the Council on Criminal Justice's … collaborate to stop gun violence in our community," Vernon Coakley , chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Lemmer recognized among elite in aeronautics and astronautics field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Class of 2022 Associate Fellows. AIAA will formally honor and induct the class at a ceremony in San Diego, … the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum in January.  “I am very honored to be among the elite in my field of aeronautics and … individual must be an AIAA senior member in good standing, with at least 12 years of professional experience, and be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65729

Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars

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… elements come from? And how are they made? Dr. Michael Famiano's new research is flipping the script on those age-old … came from, but there's still lots of questions," says Famiano, professor and chair of Western's Department of Physics . Along with colleagues at University of Wisconsin, Kyushu …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582

Emeriti Council reports leadership for 2017-18

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… Emeriti Council reports leadership for 2017-18 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Emeriti … elected by and from the emeriti for two-year terms on a staggered basis. New officers Dr. Peter Krawutschke , chair and … second Wednesday of the month, from September through May, with a breakfast meeting held in August. The next Wednesday …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43599

Registration open for Turkey Trot 5K run, walk

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… Registration open for Turkey Trot 5K run, walk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Participants will receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt, with the size guaranteed for those who register prior to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43600

Governor appoints accountancy professor to state board

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… Governor appoints accountancy professor to state board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Smith KALAMAZOO—Gov. Rick Snyder … Accounting Association. She has previously been honored with the Platinum Award from the Division of Multicultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8910

Frank R. Olenchak obituary

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… Frank R. Olenchak obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank R. Olenchak Dr. Frank R. … Association. For more than 23 years, Olenchak worked with the Phi Delta Kappa honorary education fraternity. He … Hopkins University in 1963, and a doctoral degree in music with a specialization in music education from U of M in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298

Guest artist recital features southern California jazz pianist

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… event is free and open to the public. Nelson has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including … Matt Epperson. “Josh is that rare young musician who has not only a wealth of study and experience under his belt—all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43347

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks at the 2016 ABA … for its annual meeting in August, the ABA honored Archer with the 2016 ABA Medal for his lifetime of achievement. … to the U.S. Supreme Court members honored over the years with the ABA Medal, previous recipients have included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568