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Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … and significant impact. Before coming to WMU, Shafer was a customer support representative in the insurance …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jeannine-shafer-retirement

WMU instructor, students team up to build a better bone model

News

… to build a better bone model Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Walcott, a master faculty specialist who teaches anatomy and … the ethmoid is located in the skull. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Phil Walcott , who teaches anatomy, needed a bone model that was … research and hands-on effort, they ended up creating a 3D CAD file that's now copyrighted. And the model it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36967

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

New Go West television spot wins national award

News

… New Go West television spot wins national award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … campaign has earned its creators a Silver Communicator Award from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts, or AIVA. … Relations. It features a montage of WMU video images. A custom-made music bed increases in volume and tempo before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23899

Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall

University Libraries

… Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall Submitted by … Mich.—The lower level of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library is getting a much-needed refresh this fall as … Testing Room, Multimedia and Learning Glass studios, and 3D printing, Flight Simulator and Virtual Reality labs.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971

There “Arndt” Reasons to Skydive? Teagan Works to Maintain and Jump

College of Aviation

… at Western, Arndt sampled the industry by working as a customer-service representative at Oakland Air , a … Broncos at Bronco Bash Sensing that this kind of enterprise was right down her flight path, Arndt pointed her career radar westward.  "I chose WMU because of its outstanding aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/arndt

WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal

News

… the designer who created it. A question emerged: who was Crimilda Pontes? Using the archives at the Smithsonian … her body of work and history. Pontes, who died in 2000, was a graphic designer and calligrapher, specializing in … WMU’s Crimilda Pontes Graphic Arts Archive is housed in 18 custom-made archival enclosures, approximately 12 linear …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894

Business students clinch victories at e-Fest 2019

Haworth College of Business

… reduces the installation time needed on job sites. SnapDuct was one of 25 companies selected to pitch at the "Shark … and prototypes. Chen brings the ability to work with 3D modeling and CAD to help bring Vaughn’s idea to life. … on the details of SnapDuct's design and to explore the full customer base for the product, connecting with HVAC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53092

Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program

First-Year Faces

… the place he'll soon call home. "I'm just really looking forward to having my own schedule and finding new things to do and explore," says Rodriguez-Vargas. "It was really cool especially to see all of the fine arts … and learning. It confirmed this is definitely the place I want to be," says Rodriguez-Vargas, who graduated in May …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… on East Campus. When the Business Library merged with Waldo Library, Douglas moved into new roles as periodical … into the role of access services coordinator, overseeing Waldo Library’s high-traffic circulation desk. Douglas’ … hiring searches, student training, ILS implementation and customer service training. However, Douglas’ most memorable …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement