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WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks … meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University … for his lifetime of achievement. Given for outstanding service to the law and legal profession, the medal is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

Larry E. Syndergaard obituary

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… emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served as … which included advising and program development duties. He was active in the WMU chapter of the American Association of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396

Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … and significant impact. Before coming to WMU, Shafer was a customer support representative in the insurance … Law, says Dr. Jim DeMello, chair. “During her 15 years of service to the department, she has done a fantastic job of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jeannine-shafer-retirement

Campus engineer George Wilson dies

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… 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

Lonnie E. Duncan obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died suddenly Dec. 31 . He was 46. Duncan was co-training director of WMU's counseling psychology … He was stricken New Year's Eve while attending church services. Lonnie Duncan A faculty member at WMU since 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507

Cameron W. Lambe obituary

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… member, died Aug. 11 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 87. A professor emeritus of education and professional … as assistant registrar. He joined the faculty of what was then the Department of Teacher Education two years later and retired in 1981 after 19 years of service to the University. Lambe served in a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1266

Trustees approve retirements of numerous faculty and staff members

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… Holmes , custodian in building custodial and support services, 19 years, effective March 31, 2013 Janet G. … 13 years, effective Jan. 8, 2013 Dianne Town , food service stockperson, Valley 1 Dining Service, 16 years, effective Jan. 4, 2013 Nancy S. Wilson , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3400

Black aerospace professionals group receives diversity award

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… Black aerospace professionals group receives diversity award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The College of … of the WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award. The award was presented Wednesday, April 3, at the … on diversity in aviation; show commitment to community service on a consistent basis; positively impact the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6242

Charles H. Ludlow obituary

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… of Western Michigan University, died May 8 in Kalamazoo. He was 89. Ludlow retired as vice president and treasurer of … after 34 years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He was a member of the WMU Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1987. … 1997 presidential search. Upon completing his 20 years of service on WMU's governing board, Ludlow was praised for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518

Celebration planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees

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… planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students don't wait to go out and change the world; they excel in … and emerging technologies to community building and service-learning. Students will have opportunities to run a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75272