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… Education at Western Michigan University, died March 1 . He was 84. Smith, of Englewood, Florida, joined the WMU staff … Extended University Programs. Smith retired in March 1993 after 15 years of service to the University, but soon after was hired as a …

… Center for Chinese Studies, adds Zeng.   Light, who passed away in December 2025, was a distinguished sinologi st and philanthropist who … University from 1993 to 2000.    A Kalamazoo native, he was a key figure in Asian studies at WMU, serving as a …

… Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not … retired from what is now Facilities Management-maintenance services in 1999 after 29 years of service to the University. Survivors …

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

… Thursday, July 25 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, … to 2 a.m. at the Epic Center. Event includes live jazz, DJ music, card games and tournaments. Admission is $15 and for … about discount tickets. Sunday, July 28 Special church service hosted by Pastor James Harris from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

… of special education, died June 25 , in Kalamazoo. He was 92. Eisenbach joined the Department of Special Education in 1961 and retired in 1988 after 26 years of service to the University. He was chair of that department …

… 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 … of Facilities Management staff in 1996 and retired in 2008 after 12 years of service to the University. He is credited …

… Accountancy Foundation. Orion Rahjes from Des Moines, Iowa, received the Minority Advancement/Dream Builders … experienced on Western’s campus for being transgender. After that experience, they connected with LGBTQ+ business … and practice accounting skills around the world, being of service to their community in a field that they love. Rahjes …

… planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … and confidence they will need to help lead our world after graduation. "We will continue to set Western apart … and emerging technologies to community building and service-learning. Students will have opportunities to run a …

… of Western Michigan University, died May 8 in Kalamazoo. He was 89. Ludlow retired as vice president and treasurer of the Upjohn Co. in 1984 after 34 years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He … 1997 presidential search. Upon completing his 20 years of service on WMU's governing board, Ludlow was praised for …