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Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… jazz," died June 3 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 93. Davidson, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing … University Jazz Lab Band. In 1982 the Jazz Lab Band was invited to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Campus celebration to honor gift of giving

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… of giving by giving grants and by thanking internship and service-learning sites. The reception is free and open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5200

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … University’s impact in its 2025 Newsmakers of the Year awards , naming Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver , … in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service and higher education leadership, Kavalhuna hit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value

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… on 2015 marks the third year that WMU has made the Washington Monthly list for top national universities. … one of the best higher education values in the Midwest by Washington Monthly magazine. The bimonthly magazine that … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361

Governor appoints accountancy professor to state board

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… 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

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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… recognize four exceptional staff members during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , for their … Dining Center;  David Prellwitz , gardener with Landscape Services; and  Karmella Todd , senior administrative … are recipients of the prestigious Make a Difference Award, which is one of the University’s highest honors for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

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

Waldo Library to extend hours for end of semester

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… Waldo Library to extend hours for end of semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's Waldo Library KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … as they study for their final exams. Circulation desk service will be available until 3 a.m., and the self-service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31703

James W. Dempsey obituary

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… 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

WMU shows love to student workers with appreciation week

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… students a number of benefits while also providing vital services to the campus community. The University will … managing responsibilities that impact WMU in tangible ways, including leading teams and training others," Jeppesen … and beyond National Student Employee Appreciation Week." Awards Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/student-employee-appreciation-week-2025