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WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… (SEHR) was awarded a 2022-23 Superior Merit Award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The … highlights outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on operations, chapter programming and … events that foster professional skills for members is what Dr. Christina Stamper , professor of management, finds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… Michigan University's first lady for 13 years and widow of WMU's third president, died Feb. 14. She was 98. Miller, … individual with a passion for civil rights and at the same time for adventure and tackling new challenges. The … Red Cross in creating "bush" health clinics in the Hausa area of northern Nigeria. President Miller's years at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

James W. Dempsey obituary

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of transfer relations and a former acting director of the Office of Admissions at Western Michigan University, … died July 12 . He was 84. Dempsey joined the staff of what is now the Office of Admissions in 1973 and retired in … of service to the University. After starting his WMU career as an admissions counselor, he was promoted to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28449

Dance students return from moving experience in Panama

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… engage children in dance while in Panama. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a class project has now evolved into an … a reality when Mills was awarded full funding through the Kalamazoo Artistic Development Initiative to start a … Exchange at WMU and venture to Central America to share her love of dance with underprivileged Panamanian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33038

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for … as administrator of safety in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety in the Department of Public Safety. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

Student organization awarded distinguished chapter recognition

Haworth College of Business

… recognition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The 2020-21 members of Gamma Rho KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … or distinguished status from the organization more than 35 times in the past 40 years. DISTINGUISHED CHAPTER Beta … donations for Goodwill and sending cards to healthcare workers, active service members, veterans and children’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66302

Bronco fall spirit events scheduled

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bronco fans celebrate in the stands of Waldo Stadium during the 1982-83 Homecoming … Michigan University's fall spirit celebrations are gearing up to bring our Bronco pride home while at a … organizations and departments. Homecoming parade (c. 1953-54) "The parade is a nod to the classic WMU tradition of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61460

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Attendees can register for the conference online . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The third annual … practitioners to the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites to share their expertise on the latest research on the … Data for Decision Makers," while Sundberg's talk is titled "What Constitutes a Behavioral Approach to Autism Treatment?" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

Governor, honorary degree recipient highlight WMU commencement

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… Flores KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two special guests will be part of the celebration Saturday, April 29 , when Western Michigan … ceremonies. Each one will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular … will confer 2,628 degrees: 2,028 at the bachelor's level, 566 at the master's level and 34 at the doctoral level. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39580

Sophia Julia Marvin obituary

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… University staff member, died April 9 . She was 94. Marvin, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1973 and retired in 1983 after 10 years of … entry. Memorial contributions may be made to Reverence Home Health & Hospice in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31803