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Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy

College of Education and Human Development

… and physical education chair's legacy Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Roger Zabik KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An endowed scholarship fund has been established to provide financial aid to students in Western Michigan University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73026

Arts and sciences communications recognized at annual awards event

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… of America recognized Western Michigan University marketing and communication professionals in the College of Arts and Sciences earlier this month. The office received a gold, silver and three … City. Awards Gold—Marketing and communications specialist Molly Goaley 's story on capital interns, "Political …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46860

Emma 'Em' Hollingshead obituary

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… Emma 'Em' Hollingshead obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … University staff member, died July 24 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was 93. Hollingshead, of Kalamazoo, joined … obit will be posted at lifestorynet.com at a later date. Visit lifestorynet.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1129

Willie G. Page obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 21, 2012 , at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 80. Page was employed as a custodian in … became a member of the North Westnedge Avenue Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4114

Ruth A. Mulder obituary

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… staff member, died July 20 . She was 88. Mulder joined the staff in 1965 and retired in 1987 as a duplicating … for 15 years. Mulder was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo and a member of the Order of Pythian Sisters and the Rebekahs. Burial took place in Kalamazoo's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9129

Western announces new director of choral activities

College of Fine Arts

… Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music has appointed Dr. Amanda Quist as the new director of choral activities, starting in … WMU's choral program. A WMU alumna and Michigan native, Quist joins us from the University of Miami's Frost School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75758

Annual health expo planned for University community

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… will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7 , in the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts. This free event for WMU students, employees and retirees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2737

William Appel obituary

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… died July 7 . He was 85. Appel, of Portage, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 2001 after … nearly 36 years of service to the University. He began his career as director of opera and a voice teacher, was an assistant professor, associate professor and ultimately …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48029

New head coach for Bronco gymnastics named

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… verified) on Jernigan KALAMAZOO—University of North Carolina gymnastics assistant head coach Penny Jernigan was announced Thursday, … comes with a vast amount of experience not only as an assistant at North Carolina but also as a judge," says WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8572

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions

College of Education and Human Development

… Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Wanda Hadley KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Wanda … aids community college and undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds through academic, economic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74345