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In Memoriam, spring and summer 2024

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during winter 2024. Alumni Genevieve Dorothy (Jennings) Parker , CT '48, BS '54, MA '61, Feb. 27, 2024, Kalamazoo, … MI Lorna Jean (Barret) Pierre , BS '54, Jan. 18, 2024, Waterford, MI Thomas Edward Coyne , BA '55, Jan. 14, 2024, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75864

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… Dad taught me about being a mechanic and fixing things was ‘Always look where the light is the brightest first.’ That was our Dad. He was personable and fun; he exuded positive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder

David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

News

… at 5 p.m. in Room 1028 Brown Hall. Tuesday, Feb. 12 — Dr. Parker Crutchfield , associate professor of medical … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to … a wide range of ethical issues. In this and other ways, it creates interdisciplinary opportunities for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … the company money.  Curkovic says, “ My primary goal was to immerse students in a professional problem-solving …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Engineering Expo brings more than 100 employers to campus

News

… The expo is free and open to the public, but geared toward WMU students and recent alumni in engineering-related … and co-op positions. They include the 2012 expo sponsor, Parker Hannifin, as well as Chrysler, Compuware, Consumers Energy, Domtar, Ford, Gentex Corp., Georgia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1792

Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… her co-pilot Kenzie Koenig. Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, … with me.  Each time I fly, I feel connected to him in a way that's difficult to put into words.     A young Ella and … "discovery flight" in which she "fell in love with flying" was the direct result of an article she read while a junior …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

News

… Hock , Department of Occupational Therapy  Dr. Tiffany Lee-Parker , Department of Physician Assistant  Dr. Ramona Lewis … Michmerhuizen , Department of Aviation Sciences  Dr. Edward Montgomery , Department of Economics  Dr. James Penner … Terrel , Department of Theatre  Dr. Xiaodan (Abby) Wang , Department of Management  Kelly Weathers , Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

News

… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from … combat, will be given the opportunity to speak about their war-time experiences. Activities before, after Veterans Day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… vital to my academic and career goals. Additionally, being awarded this scholarship has motivated me further and … “I participated in hands-on experiences at Haworth Inc., Parker Hannifin, Vibracoustic and Greenleaf Hospitality … of the industry operate.” However, Khaiara’s passion for HR was something she spent time discovering. She says this to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth