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Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor

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… be formally inducted as the third class of Hall of Honor awardees. They will be celebrated during an induction … Hill, Calif., a 1965 WMU alumnus and a Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Adams Sidney Adams Jr. Born in … He worked tirelessly, helping WMU students find jobs after graduation and even offering them free check rides. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… Poling will receive this year's International Humanitarian Award from the American Psychological Association when it … highest honor. It recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including the … field with underserved populations. APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813

Elaine Chew obituary

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… Center at Western Michigan University, died Oct. 11 . She was 82. Chew joined the WMU staff in 1975 and retired in 1990 after 14 years of service to the University. The Holland, Michigan, resident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36392

Judyth K. Timmerman obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 14 . She was 77. Timmerman, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1980 and retired in 1996 after over 15 years of service to the University. She was an office supervisor for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43035

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students might not always expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t … focused on carbon sequestration may provide an important way to mitigate the effects of climate change caused by the … class, and many were able to present their findings at a scientific conference.   Kaczmarek plans to continue …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Mezei KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Award recipients, those being honored with Distinguished Service Awards and those receiving Make a Difference Awards. … of research problems has led to significant advancements in scientific knowledge as well as to practical applications in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085

Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus

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… March 17 , in various campus locations, culminating in an awards ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center … is a national, nonprofit organization designed to promote scientific literacy among all students, a goal shared by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/220

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student Submitted by Chris … "You're juggling a lot of balls when you're in the service, and you really appreciate somebody who understands … including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families and granting leaves of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75573

Michael A. Myckowiak obituary

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… education at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 23. He was 89. Myckowiak joined WMU in 1973 and retired in 1984 after 11 years of service to the University. Services A memorial service has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14549

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student has been awarded a prestigious federal scholarship and has big plans … for applying for the Boren Scholarship—her long-held public service ethos, which she developed after being introduced to federal public service in high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663