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Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students
W Magazine
… Western students Submitted by Deanne Puca on Thomas Edward Coyne , BA ‘55, former head of Western Michigan … alumni outreach efforts and later a key figure in student services, passed away on Jan. 14, 2024 , in Kalamazoo, … his wife, the late Monique (Jako) Coyne , BA ‘55, MA ‘66. After graduating, Coyne earned a master’s degree in history …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary
Irene E. (Illes) Tocco obituary
News
… E. (Illes) Tocco Irene E. (Illes) Tocco , a retired Dining Services worker at Western Michigan University, died April 18 at Assumption Village in Poland, Ohio. She was 90. Tocco came to WMU in 1978 and retired in 1988 after almost 10 years of service to the University. At the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46805
Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!
College of Aviation
… at the college and build his skills, Bos worked as a line service technician at West Michigan Regional Airport in … Once back on the college's Battle Creek campus, Bos was on the dispatch team where he learned the nitty-gritty … time, and when to plan aircraft maintenance. Next stop was another stint with an airport's fixed-base operator -- …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/bos
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … about local and social topics. Free. "Women in Politics After 2016" Women's Caucus —3 p.m. location TBA, hosted by … 14 "From the Blues to Black Lives Matter: Americana Music and Social Protest," AAAS Brown Bag Talks —noon to 1 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856
Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus
News
… Katelyn Frankel, pictured holding flowers, is Community Service Student Employee of the Year. KALAMAZOO, … "The work of student employees drives the University forward in supporting students' experiences both in and outside … every department and program at the University. "As you walk through our beautiful campus, you are seeing the work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290
University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees
University Libraries
… University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees Submitted by … in computer science. Kholmatov works at Waldo Library ’s service desk, where he has gained experience working in an … will be helpful as he pursues a career in computer science after graduation. “Receiving this scholarship has …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships
Studying with Dalai Lama caps off global studies degree program
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… to the Dalai Lama on his left side. Not many people can say after their first overseas trip that they met someone as … by Emory University. Half of the program’s curriculum was focused on the mind, medicine and healing and half on … learned what it is like to live where electric and water service are sporadic and air conditioning is …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/studying-dalai-lama
Evaline Sue Marks obituary
News
… on Evaline Sue Marks Evaline Sue Marks , a former Dining Services staff member at Western Michigan University, died March 26 . She was 68. Marks was a head cook in the Valley III Dining … Service. She joined the staff in 1969 and retired in 2002 after 33 years of service to the University. Survivors …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31708
Longtime University Libraries professional loses battle with cancer
News
… verified) on Steven Cartwright A Monday, Dec. 21 , memorial service is slated for Dr. Steven Cartwright , monographic … assistant with University Libraries, who died Dec. 17 after a battle against cancer. He was 58. Cartwright was named to the position he held for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29259
Michael Woodhams obituary
News
… "Woody" Woodhams , former electrician in maintenance services, died Jan. 19 . He was 63. Woodhams joined the staff in 1997 and retired in 2009 after 12 years of service to the University. He served in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29847