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Dennis Boyle obituary

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… Western Michigan University registrar, died Sept. 11 . He was 87. Boyle joined the Registrar's Office in 1965 and retired in 1993 after more than 27 years of service. He served as coordinator of scheduling and space … records management. Boyle received a Distinguished Service Award from WMU in 1986. In announcing the award, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49710

The Vital Role of Therapy Dogs: A Conversation with Dr. Angie Moe

College of Health and Human Services

… in Dr. Moe’s HOL 5300 course, Seminar in Animal Assisted Services – Munoz saw this as an opportunity to create a new … dealing with trauma and stress. She highlighted heartwarming stories, best practices and the importance of … to shed light on such an important topic while spreading awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the vital …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/munoz

WMU again called best buy, top-100 school by Washington Monthly

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… WMU again called best buy, top-100 school by Washington Monthly Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Bang for the Buck" school in rankings released Aug. 25 by Washington Monthly . WMU is one of four Michigan … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18297

Anna K. Campbell obituary

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… assistant professor of psychology, died Dec. 16, 2016 . She was 81. Campbell retired from WMU in 1999 after 24 years of service to the University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39375

Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Litvinova KALAMAZOO, … a Difference, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service and Distinguished Teaching awards. It is part of … visiting researcher hosted by the GANIL accelerator lab in Caen, France, and the Université Paris-Saclay.  The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331

Services set for WMU historian Ernst Breisach

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Services set for WMU historian Ernst Breisach Submitted by … emeritus of history, who died in Kalamazoo Nov. 25 . He was 93. Breisach taught in the WMU Department of History for … involved with a variety of University initiatives. Breisach was an internationally known scholar who was lauded for his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36629

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … right, receives an eagle feather for his leadership and service on the Pokagon Tribal Youth Council from John … to the broader Native community,” writes nominator Dr. Michael Nassaney , professor emeritus of anthropology and member …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University's Dr. Lusike Mukhongo is redefining service-learning through her film and media production … of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , … I thought, 'What do students get out of it?' It was always very University-centered,” says Mukhongo, an …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Junne G. Martin obituary

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… University staff member, died Tuesday, June 26 . She was 86. Martin, of Adamstown, Md., came to WMU in 1969 and retired in 1991 after 22 years of service to the University. She began her WMU career in what … degree in communication from Northwestern University. She was a former secretary of the National Orientation Society, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3522

Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations sought

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… Jan. 31, 2014 , for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. The award is based on outstanding professional achievements. It … are eligible if they have at least seven academic years of service to WMU and are not previous winners. Any member of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10359