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John D. Sheppard obituary
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… John D. Sheppard , professor emeritus in accountancy, died Oct. 15 . He was 83. Sheppard retired in 1992 after 27 years of service. He joined WMU as an assistant professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27929
TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392
College of Education and Human Development
… TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392 Submitted by Chris … in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies and Director of the Urban Teacher Residency Program was … goals. The Family Resource Specialist provides referrals to services in the community and on campus to address any …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2021/10/tles-professor-awarded-doe-grant-renewal
Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club
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… University's longtime employees. The event, which includes dinner, begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 , in the … are recent retirees, and all but one began their service to WMU in 1990. The current membership list is … , physician assistant, Sindecuse Health Center. Jodie Laraway , assistant director of scholarships and loans, Office …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357
Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping
College of Education and Human Development
… by the lack of convenience and access to finding things to do in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University … in doing. There didn't exist a simple website that was targeted for Gen Z," says Ford. Shindigz was … in family and consumer science professions with a focus on service-based businesses. "Our class project was to think of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175
John T. Miller obituary
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… and recreation and a former assistant football coach, died Feb. 7 . He was 79. Miller joined the faculty in 1963 and retired in 1996 after 33 years of service to the University. During his WMU career, he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45488
Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees
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… Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to continuing to work closely …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair
Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with … A HCPP student makes a healthy drink by infusing sparkling water with fruits and different mint and basil leaves. Derek … of Education and Human Development and Health and Human Services learning about different career options in health, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963
Claude S. Phillips Jr. obituary
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… of what is now the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, died April 17 . He was 91. Phillips joined the WMU faculty in 1957 and retired in 1988 after 31 years of service to the University. He contributed greatly to WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15877
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 … officer; William Mitchell, assistant manager of Valley Dining Center; David Prellwitz , gardener with Landscape Services; and Karmella Todd , senior administrative …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24
Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary
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… verified) on Wilma Jeanette (Napp) McNees , a former custodian in the Department of Facilities Management 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 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7539