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Lonnie E. Duncan obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died suddenly Dec. 31 . He was 46. Duncan was co-training director of WMU's counseling … He was stricken New Year's Eve while attending church services. Lonnie Duncan A faculty member at WMU since 2000, … for his work, with colleague Dr. Susan Piazza, to examine after-school literacy programs for struggling readers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507

WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade

James N. Adduci obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Sunday, Nov. 1. He was 68. Adduci joined the WMU staff in 1990 and retired in 2009 after 19 years of service to the University. He was assistant manager of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28978

Larry E. Syndergaard obituary

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… emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… Challenge Sunseeker 23 won the competition's Aesthetics Award. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge KALAMAZOO, … "My favorite part of the Formula Sun Grand Prix is always seeing our car running on the track and seeing the … one of Sunseeker's drivers. "The team has come a long way." After the stellar performance at this year's race, team …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Rooney from Iraq to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Rooney in Helicopter  My name is Ali Yzdeen (Rooney), and I was born in Kurdistan, Iraq.  My family and people are Yazidi, which is our religion. I was an interpreter with U.S. troops in Iraq. After I started working for the U.S. military my whole …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2015/12/rooney-profile

John E. Martell Jr. obituary

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… University, died at home in Kalamazoo Nov.  12 . He was 71. Martell is best remembered for his dedication to … scholarships. John E. Martell Jr. Martell retired in 2005 after 21 years of continuous full-time service to the University, but he was first professionally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11646

Clara Ouding obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died April 24. She was 97. Ouding, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1965 and retired in 1984 after more than 19 years of service to the University. She was a cook in Goldsworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39753

Joseph Asenbauer obituary

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… University staff member, died Monday, March 20 . He was 93. Asenbauer, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 1988 after 11 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39751

Gertrude E. 'Trudy' Rohr obituary

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… staff member, died March 16 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 82. Rohr joined the staff in 1985 and retired in 1996 after 11 years of service to the University. She was a clerk II in the parking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39376