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William 'Bill' R. Welke obituary
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… at Western Michigan University, died Friday, Nov. 16 in Shawnee, Kan. He was 79. Welke joined the WMU faculty in … important Universitywide committees. His scholarly work appeared in numerous professional publications. The former … 2011 to be near his only grandchild. An expert in the areas of management, economics, and the dairy and food …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3151
Morvin A. Wirtz obituary
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… Morvin A. Wirtz obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … substituted for visual segments. He began his professional career as a special education teacher in Wisconsin, then … or a local hospice of choice. Condolences also may be shown by doing a kind gesture for someone in Wirtz's memory …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306
Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach
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… (not verified) on Lester at the press conference announcing his appointment. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Former Bronco standout … from Purdue University, completed a Hall-of-Fame playing career at WMU as a four-year starter at quarterback from 1996 … Rise through coaching ranks Lester began his coaching career in 2003 and most recently was the quarterbacks coach …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472
Paul E. Czuchna obituary
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… faculty member, died Friday, Oct. 12 . He was 80. Czuchna joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired in 1986 as an assistant professor … in 1964 from Miami University of Ohio. Remembrances To share a memory, visit mlive.com or send an email to his son …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2328
Pamela J. McElroy obituary
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… died May 29 surrounded by her family. She was 59. McElroy joined the WMU staff in 1988 and left the University in 1995 after nearly seven years of service to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7611
Hackley Woodford: Doctor, Tuskegee Airman and social justice advocate left lasting legacy
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… Tuskegee Airman and social justice advocate left lasting legacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] … biology and psychology, which helped later in my medical career," Woodford said when he was given a Distinguished … degree in 1936 and went on to earn a medical degree from Howard University four years later. Fate intervened as he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63002
Arthur W.J. Stoddart obituary
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… Michigan University faculty member, died Sept. 6 at home in Kalamazoo. He was 79. Arthur W.J. Stoddart Stoddart, an associate professor emeritus of mathematics, joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired in 1996 after 29 … born in Owaka, New Zealand, had resided in the Kalamazoo area since coming to WMU. He loved mathematics, his gardens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9536
Staff member recognized as outstanding leader
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… Staff member recognized as outstanding leader Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Caucus, Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan and Capital Area César E. Chávez Commission. The events included the … The award is given in recognition of individuals who have shown exemplary leadership in their communities. About Diana …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2317
Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel
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… Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel Submitted … Christopher Cheatham , associate dean of academic services in Western Michigan University's College of Education and … within academic affairs and with other vice-presidential areas. "I am delighted Chris will be joining the incredible …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47705
Governing board authorizes new programs, name changes
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… Governing board authorizes new programs, name changes Submitted by … Sciences. The Master of Business Administration—Health Care Concentration is a response to the demand for health care leaders with a strong business background. The M.A. in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7700