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James W. Hill obituary

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… University's Haworth College of Business, died April 9. He was 83. Hill, professor emeritus of management, joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1990 after nearly 20 years of service to the University. He served as chair of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/339

John M. Barney obituary

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… John M. Barney , a former electrician in the maintenance services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died June 13 . He was 60. Barney, or J.B. as he was often called, joined the WMU staff in 1988 and retired in 2011 after 23 years of service to the University. He earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26320

John Bennett obituary

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… Bennett joined the WMU staff in 1972 and retired in 1990 after nearly 18 years of service to the University. At the time of his retirement, he was a shift supervisor in what is now Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46240

Flying High with Fink – Jason’s Jaunt to WMU’s College of Aviation

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… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on College of Aviation students always have amazing reasons for choosing their career path, … aviation bug from the stories his grandfather told when he was a U.S. Navy radio operator on flights hunting for enemy … himself, Fink offers some sound advice for those coming after him at the WMU College of Aviation.  "Get involved on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/jasonfink

Jane Walter obituary

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… Jane Walter obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … machine operator in the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services. She joined the staff in 1973 and retired in 1987 after 14 years of service to the University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30235

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not … the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations and to honor the man after whom the institute is named. The event, "More Than … and inclusive communities through research, teaching and service. The event will include a private reception from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Foundation Scholars help special education students create holiday crafts

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU Foundation Scholars complete service-learning project at King-Westwood Elementary … families. The project is part of an annual outreach and service-learning project to match the college students with … the gifts young students with special needs offer. It was the first partnership with King-Westwood. Previous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36907

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died July 13 . She was 93. Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1970 and retired in 1987 after more than 16 years of service to the University. Survivors include a sister, Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Tate College Associate Dean Dr. Deveta Gardner, President Edward Montgomery, WMU military advocate Kenneth Franks and … stint aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. After completing her first contract, Powers enrolled at … is currently a junior pursuing a degree in health and human services. “I have had an amazing experience at Western,” she …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Onsi B. Fares obituary

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… staff member, died April 29 in Plano, Texas. He was 91. Fares joined WMU in 1976. He retired in 1995 after 19 years of service. He was a former language specialist in the Career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33399