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R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary

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… University. He was a professor of media services and coordinator of production services in media services. In those … In 2001, Spink and two of his sons joined a seven-member group of artists that explored Lake Superior and its islands in a wooden sailing cutter, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065

Health and human services faculty and staff members saluted

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… Health and Human Services. Washington presented the awards at a Dec. 7 ceremony to recognize the recipients— Helen Beck … fulfillment of the college's eight customer service goals. The many nominations and letters of support she received cited her positive impact on all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3807

Geography professor helps organize Lake Michigan Trail Conference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lemberg SAUGATUCK, Mich.—Kayakers, cyclists and regional planners from a … along its 1,640 mile-long coastline," Lemberg says. The goal is to work with conference participants from the four … former director of the Office of the Great Lakes for Gov. Rick Snyder and member of the Great Lakes Commission; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2811

WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

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… WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year Submitted by Anonymous … University's president to review accomplishments, outline upcoming opportunities and initiatives, and set the … will be honored as recipients of major awards in five categories: Distinguished Service Award—for faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723

Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work

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… Western Michigan University's School of Music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 , in the Dalton Center … the Gaudete Brass Quintet, an acclaimed ensemble from Chicago that will collaborate with the Western Brass Quintet to … Julia Filson, horn; Paul Von Hoff, trombone; and Scott Tegge, tuba. Western Brass Quintet Founded in 1966, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11156

CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office

College of Health and Human Services

… "This is a new role in the dean’s office and it comes at a pivotal time," says  Dean Ron Cisler . "When racism, discrimination and social unrest have impacted our communities and in … inclusivity and antiracism, to benefit students and the greater WMU community.  “While our students are here, working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62686

Western engineering students receive scholarships for work in energy sector

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… awarded a $1,500 scholarship by the East Michigan Association of Energy Engineers. The scholarship program … to electric power issues of her home country of Nepal and supporting the development of sustainable and affordable … which supports a well-rounded student,” says Dr. Pablo Gomez , associate professor of electrical and computer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65369

Ruth E. (Kiel) Sparks obituary

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… verified) on Ruth E. (Kiel) Sparks , a retired custodian at Western Michigan University, died July 19 . She was 77. … in 2003 after 22 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she worked in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48022

Gender issues topic of public talk

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… "Unraveling the Gender Knot" is the topic of a presentation which is based on Dr. Allan Johnson's books, "The … Knot" and "Privilege, Power, and Difference." One of the greatest barriers to ending sexism, racism, and other forms of … about privilege into occasions for members of dominant groups to feel guilty and defensive. As a result, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17751

Richard F. Raklovits obituary

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… on Richard F. Raklovits Richard F. Raklovits , associate professor emeritus of health, physical education and recreation, died Nov. 21, 2017 . He was 89. … an assistant football coach from 1957 to 1974 and coached golf for two years. Raklovits earned a bachelor's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45100