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Harvey Overton obituary
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… former Western Michigan University professor of humanities, died April 16. He was 92. Overton joined the WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1982 after 27 years of service to the University. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16782
Brenda L. Boerger obituary
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… retired physical therapist at Western Michigan University, died April 14 . She was 65. Boerger had worked in the Sindecuse Health Center. … to WMU in 2000 and retired in 2014 after nearly 15 years of service to the University. Services Services have taken …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46803
The Vital Role of Therapy Dogs: A Conversation with Dr. Angie Moe
College of Health and Human Services
… podcast guest: Dr. Angie Moe , sociology professor and coordinator of the Therapy Dog Clinic in the WMU Unified Clinics … 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 …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/munoz
From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025
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… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … University’s Bronco Bash is all that and more. The epic tradition, celebrating its 43rd year, is set for Tuesday, Aug. … all of that as well as to showcase their talents and their services.” WMU President Russ Kavalhuna will kick off the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025
Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
College of Arts and Sciences
… in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kiona Powers , a rising … focus more on the environment and sustainability. “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928
WMU to offer BSW program in Benton Harbor
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… and students with an associate degree or equivalent credit hours can complete the final two years of the BSW degree … the degree includes a 400-hour internship at a human service agency or nonprofit organization, providing students … Or they may choose to continue their education toward the Master of Social Work degree, which also is offered …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23093
Students uplift community stories through film
College of Arts and Sciences
… uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western 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 , …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550
George Vuicich obituary
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… Michigan University professor emeritus of geography, died Monday, Nov. 2 , in Kalamazoo. He was 89. Vuicich joined the Department of Geography in 1968 and retired in 1993 after 25 years of service to the University. George Vuicich Originally, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28519
WMU Ethics Center offers soul searching for professionals
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… Miller's talk, titled "Sources of Ethical Commitment: Finding Your Ground for Finding Your Way," is free and open to the public. Miller will explore … for the Legal Assistance Center, a courthouse-based service providing legal forms and information to thousands …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28335
20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … and was her own school's homecoming queen. Her community service activities included taking part in Red Cross blood …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223