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Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students

W Magazine

… Western students Submitted by Deanne Puca on Thomas Edward Coyne , BA ‘55, former head of Western Michigan … alumni outreach efforts and later a key figure in student services, passed away on Jan. 14, 2024 , in Kalamazoo, Michigan. “Tom was …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

News

… and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research, service and diversity efforts. The celebration in Kirsch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Campus engineer George Wilson dies

News

… manager in Facilities Management, died Oct. 22. He was 63. A WMU employee for more than 26 years, Wilson began … Campus Engineering Department. Prior to working at WMU, he was a nuclear reactor systems engineer for Newport News … professional engineer certification in Michigan. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 , at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19899

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fundraising dinner to benefit Walker Institute. KALAMAZOO—A preeminent scholar on race, … and inclusive communities through research, teaching and service. The event will include a private reception from …

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

WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million

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… July nearing $1.2 million. June grants Grants for public service led the way for June, coming in at more than $1.3 million. The top public service grant was a nearly $700,000 award from Kalamazoo Community Mental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35109

Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… known an industry that can get into people's blood the way aviation does,” stated Robert Six, founder of … Information! From this initial experience, young Grayson was hooked. “I was extremely curious to know how the heavy … she also embraced the many opportunities offered by a full service university. Understanding the global nature of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/08/grayson

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… and Boeing.  For Marcus Williams the influence of the aerospace giant would have a profound effect on his … is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes … Not deterred, Williams returned to his roots: Galvin Flying Service where he once again worked as a line service …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

Governor appoints accountancy professor to state board

News

… Deloitte, Barrow, Aldridge & Co. and the Internal Revenue Service. Smith is also the 2013 recipient of a service award from the Diversity Section of the American Accounting … She has previously been honored with the Platinum Award from the Division of Multicultural Affairs and the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8910

Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died May 13 . She was 75. McNees, of Kalamazoo, joined the staff in 1980 and left in 1992 after 12 years of service to the University. She also was employed locally for a time at Gibson Guitar, but for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7539

James W. Dempsey obituary

News

… at Western Michigan University, died July 12 . He was 84. Dempsey joined the staff of what is now the Office … of Admissions in 1973 and retired in 1991 after 17 years of service to the University. After starting his WMU career as an admissions counselor, he was promoted to assistant director of beginner admissions in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28449