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First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… snow in Michigan's lower peninsula—the first of its kind for this region—uncovers the factors that ramp up the Lake … over the next few decades, Meng expects the potential for more intense precipitation, including snow in the winter … because our lake temperature is increasing, leading to a bigger air (and) lake temperature difference." In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

John F. Walker obituary

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on John F. Walker , a former industrial design teacher at Western Michigan … Walker was an instructor and advisor in industrial design for a few years starting in 1987. Prior to coming to WMU, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37468

Charles M. Woodliff obituary

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… , a professor emeritus of instructional communication and former director of what used to be the Division of Academic … He also was involved in civic affairs and at one point, ran for election to the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45895

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, six staff members

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… , faculty specialist II-lecturer in the Mallinson Institute for Science Education, effective with the beginning of the … May 2, 2015. Related articles Trustees set 2015-16 rates for new residence hall complex | July 23, 2014 Trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17670

Trombone student named finalist in two solo competitions

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… a finalist in the J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition for jazz players up to age 25. The recognition comes after … as alternates or honorable mentions," Wolfinbarger says. "A former student who now studies at a major conservatory even …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/156

State regulatory atmosphere is topic of breakfast talk

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Hilfinger KALAMAZOO--Efforts to revamp Michigan's regulatory and licensing … Keystone Community Bank. The series provides an opportunity for the local community to hear top business leaders and WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/778

Jack S. Wood obituary

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… to 1980 and helped obtain grants that resulted in a Science for Citizens Center being established there to serve … at U.S. congressional committee hearings and was a former vice chair of the Michigan Association of … Agency, NASA and National Science Foundation. Just before retiring, he garnered considerable attention working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1857

Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show

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… jazz ensemble Gold Company KALAMAZOO--They've done it before. But not quite like this. For the second time in the past year, Western Michigan's … bandleader and composer Paquito D'Rivera , who performed with Gold Company last November in Miller Auditorium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/179

Paper tech association bestows awards to WMU student, professor

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… student has won the best paper award from the world's foremost pulp and paper industry association, becoming the … paper. "TAPPI is extremely proud to recognize Rachel for the work that she put into her entry in the best student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7220

Sabbatical leaves granted to 37 faculty members

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… The remaining 23 faculty members were granted leaves for the full 2014-15 academic year and will be on leave … of Spanish Dr. Michael G. Miller , Department of Human Performance and Health Education Lori Sims , School of Music … Dr. Pairin Katerattanakul , Department of Business Information Systems Dr. Cynthia Jo Klekar, Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11935