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

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… Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success Submitted by … and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research, service and diversity efforts. The celebration in Kirsch …

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

Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association

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… Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association Submitted by Anonymous (not … of the National Association of Social Workers is awarding a Western Michigan University professor a Lifetime … wrote. "I have intimate awareness of her important service work within and outside the University, have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22868

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carl E … pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors … College will be the site of a March 14 public memorial service for Carl Lee. "With the death of Carl E Lee, we have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Carl A. Newton obituary

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… on Carl A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western Michigan University, died April 24 . He was 70. Newton, of Galesburg, Michigan, joined WMU and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739

George M. Dennison obituary

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… impactful educators in the history of the state of Montana, died Jan. 3 due to complications from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was 81. Dennison came to WMU in 1987 and left in 1990 to … He made a significant impact during his three years of service to WMU, then went on to become the longest serving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37202

Trustees approve four retirements

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… Staff retirements The names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement for the staff … effective July 31, 2012. William A. Green , director of pharmacy at Sindecuse Health Center, 10 years, … 22 years, effective July 31, 2012. David H. Smith , director of University publications in the Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1084

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center Submitted by Jillian … Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … exemplifies how organizations can move beyond financial services to become meaningful partners in community progress. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Janice S. Weaver obituary

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… S. Weaver Janice S. Weaver , a former staff member in Dining Services at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 30, 2015 . She was 68. Weaver joined WMU's staff in 1988 and retired in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29783

Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary

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… Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not … a journeyman plumber at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 24 . He was 77. Randt joined the staff in 1969 and … retired from what is now Facilities Management-maintenance services in 1999 after 29 years of service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29507

Frank R. Olenchak obituary

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… and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 24 . He was 88. Olenchak joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired … and professional development after more than 17 years of service to the University. He initially was appointed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298