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Emeritus appointed to state council

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… J. Winter, WMU associate professor emeritus of human performance and health education, will serve a two-year term … after more than 38 years of service to the University. A former NCAA football and basketball official, Winter began … official with the Michigan High School Athletic Association for 42 years. Winter earned his bachelor's and master's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/982

Event set to welcome new education dean

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… on-campus reception will be held later this month to formally welcome Western Michigan University's new dean of … of two of the three art installations commissioned for Sangren Hall. Both artists whose works have already been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10347

"Value" - Leray Posey

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… I am demonstrating how I am trying to beautify my biggest insecurities without necessarily expressing that … that as well. Adding the pink retro aesthetic brings comfort to me as an artist. This was more of a personal experiment for myself to show how well my art could bring comfort to me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59463

Gov. Snyder names new trustee to WMU Board

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… Snyder announced the appointment June 13 of retired law enforcement official James Bolger of Whitehall to serve on the … In that role, he was commanding officer of the Uniform Services Division, providing executive direction and leadership to field operations for the Michigan State Police. During his tenure in that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16631

Virginia (Robinson) Sorenson obituary

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… at WMU she taught and served as director of summer schools for teacher training. A lifelong educator, she began her … elementary school principal and K-12 curriculum coordinator for Michigan's Wyoming Public Schools. Sorenson earned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39378

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

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… Much of the recognition Van Houten is receiving is for his work developing the gateway treatment—placing signs … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when children were walking to and from school, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best known for his inventions, which revolutionized orthopedic care and brought comfort to patients and convenience to doctors and hospital … son Lee joined the company as general manager, and in 1958, sales hit $1 million. In 1964, Dr. Stryker retired from his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

Business students take third in project management competition

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… Institute, the competition topic, "Improving the Affordability of Higher Education in Michigan," tasked … Management Body of Knowledge—to determine solutions for higher education affordability and to build a project plan to execute the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23450

William 'Bill' Doolittle obituary

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… obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Doolittle Former Bronco head football coach and WMU Hall of Famer … He was 90. Doolittle headed the Bronco football team for 11 seasons from 1964-74, leading WMU to its first … Read more here . Services A celebration of his life is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22 , on campus in the Seelye …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15123

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… to a compact known as "To College, Through College." The effort, championed by Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell , … research university role to this important community effort," said Dunn at the compact signing. "For more than 100 years, we've been providing higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905