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American studies program eliminated

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… approved a recommendation during its July 18 meeting to eliminate the major and minor in American studies . A … removed from the curriculum. Formal action was never taken to accomplish that. At present, the major and minor are dormant, with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

Betty J. Wellenkamp obituary

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… in Middleville, Mich., May 25 . She was 92. Wellenkamp came to WMU in 1968 and retired in 1981 after 13 years of service to the University. A native of Cassopolis, Mich., she also had owned and operated Betty's … were held May 29 at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Cassopolis. Visit williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave an online …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7535

College of Arts and Sciences honors 18 alumni at 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Group photo of 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Achievement … and Sciences at Western Michigan University honored 18 distinguished graduates at the Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73115

Beverly R. 'Penny' David obituary

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… began teaching at WMU in 1964 as a part-time instructor. David joined the humanities section of the General … expert on Mark Twain and the illustration and design of his books, she lectured and taught on four continents as well as established the Mark Twain Forum at Yonsei University in South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11911

Edwin Ryba obituary

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… . He was 84. Ryba, of Bangor, Mich., retired in 1989 as assistant chief engineer for television in the Division of Academic Services after 24 years of service to the University. He was a WMU Sky Bronco as well as a ham …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1858

Nita H. Hardie obituary

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… of political science in 1992 after 27 years of service to the University. While at WMU, she served in several administrative roles and was involved in numerous pioneering … to curriculum development, Hardie served as the first liaison officer for the University's innovative partnership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856

Higher education leadership alum named president of Dominican Association of Universities

College of Education and Human Development

… of Dominican Association of Universities Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Wady Ramírez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … leadership program, will serve for a three-year period to develop and promote higher education in the Dominican … "Dominican universities will be working tirelessly in the discussion of public policies related to education, research, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73267

Freda C. Swinehart obituary

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… She retired in 1982 after more than 13 years of service to the University. A charter member of Kalamazoo's Immanuel … made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/294

Windellin S. Ashbrook obituary

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… Ashbrook, of Three Rivers, Mich., joined the WMU staff in October 1990 and retired in November 2000 after 10 years of service to the University. She was an assistant baker at Burnham Dining Services. Services were held … Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to the Bud Israels Scholarship Fund c/o Portage-Schoolcraft Eagles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5932

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz

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… verified) on Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz and his wife, Jennifer LANSING, Mich.--By order of Gov. Rick … He was an explosive ordnance disposal specialist assigned to the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron at Warren Air Force Base … sons and daughters by lowering flags. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 11, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/55