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Lewis Walker tapped for NAACP humanitarian award

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… Lewis Walker tapped for NAACP humanitarian award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walker KALAMAZOO—Dr. Lewis Walker, professor emeritus of sociology and namesake for … Nov. 3, on the WMU campus. The second recipient was Bishop Tommie D. Lockett, founding pastor of Faith Temple Church of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2910

Pamela J. McElroy obituary

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… verified) on Pamela J. (Douglas) McElroy , a former director of corporate foundation relations at Western Michigan … and formerly of Kalamazoo, earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Ohio University in 1975, a … in 2012. Before coming to WMU, she was a middle school history teacher. After leaving the University, she worked as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7611

Jerome G. Manis obituary

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… Jerome G. Manis obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Manis Dr. Jerome G. Manis, Western Michigan University … in 1952 and retired in 1975 after 26 years of service to the University. Survivors include his wife, Laura, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5848

WMU employee wins Regional United Way sweepstakes

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… University's Kim LaViolette , landscaping, won a new automobile up to a value of $30,000 through a sweepstakes run … Creek and Kalamazoo Region. WMU President John M. Dunn surprised her with the announcement Dec. 14 by driving up in a … the region. The 2016 sweepstakes was supported by Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Cole Automotive Group, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36968

WMU graduate awarded Math for America-D.C. Fellowship

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… graduate has received a prestigious national fellowship to teach mathematics in Washington, D.C., public secondary … Washington, D.C.; and mentoring, job search support and ongoing interactive professional development. Based at the … with a master's degree in mathematics, was a teaching assistant for two years at WMU and a member of Pi Mu Epsilon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7916

Avis M. Sparks obituary

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… Avis M. Sparks obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Avis M. Sparks , a former Western Michigan University staff … and retired in 1984 after more than 16 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, Sparks was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6512

Alumna honored as bobsled athlete

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… former Bronco volleyball player Katie Eberling was voted this month as the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation Women's Bobsled Athlete of the Year by … atmosphere," said Eberling. "We're competitive and we try to push each other to get better at all times, and they've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8689

Health and human services faculty and staff members saluted

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… were recently presented awards by Dr. Earlie M. Washington, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. … award and a certificate and were recognized on a plaque on display at the college. The annual awards are presented to … Excellence in Teaching Award, which she received earlier this year. The award recognizes excellence in one or more of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3807

Carroll Stump obituary

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… 1987 and retired in 1998 after nearly 12 years of service to the University. She was a custodian. Services No memorial service has been scheduled, and … place. Remembrances Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44111

Louwina Petersen obituary

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… Louwina Petersen, a retired Western Michigan University custodian, died April 26. She was 86. Petersen, of Kalamazoo, joined WMU custodial and support services in 1978 and retired in 1988 … Memorial donations may be given to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or the Borgess Heart Center for Excellence. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/449