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Jack J. Frey obituary

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… faculty member, died unexpectedly  Wednesday, May 8 . He was 91. Frey came to WMU in 1951 as a vocal music teacher … retired in 1987 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 36 years of service to the University. Music was his profession, his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7147

Carol L. Stamm obituary

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… Michigan University administrator, died April 15. She was 67. Stamm, associate vice president for academic affairs … joined the WMU faculty in 1981 and retired in 2001 after more than 19 years of service to the University. She began her WMU teaching career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/197

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … physics and chemistry, Park has been developing specialized scientific instruments to study these effects—an area … Pillay also researches ways to enhance emergency medical services responses in urban areas using drones and seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Tierney’s Travels – the Recruitment and Retention of Shelbi Tierney

College of Aviation

… graduated from Henry Ford II High School in 2011.  There was Chicago, naturally; Milwaukee, easily; and metropolises on the East Coast and in … 1 headhunter for the WMU College of Arts and Sciences . "After grad school," she says, "I realized I wanted to get …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/05/tierney

Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… jazz," died June 3 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 93. Davidson, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … retired in 1983 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Paul E. Czuchna obituary

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… University faculty member, died Friday, Oct. 12 . He was 80. Czuchna joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired … professor emeritus of speech pathology and audiology after 19 years of service to the University. He was a speech pathologist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2328

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… "ABCs of Geography" by Chris Ferrie and Adam Mathews was released Nov. 1, 2022. Mathews went back to basics with … book that was representative of such a diverse discipline. After fleshing out the concept, Mathews sent Ferrie an email … little scientists to explore and dive deeper into each scientific concept. Its approach to early learning is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University … as well as the three speakers who will follow in its aftermath, is one way to fulfill that mission. The WMU … Cesari, professor at the French National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, "Islam and Democratization: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When faced with a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University doctoral … since her undergraduate studies. Hack’s interest in science was sparked at a young age when her grandfather gave her a … you just found.” Hack’s interests brought her to Western. After successfully completing both baccalaureate and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Thomas L. Swihart obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 24 . He was 67. Swihart joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2010 after 24 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35096