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Kay A. Shearer obituary

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… by Deanne Puca on Kay A. Shearer , retired office coordinator in Western Michigan University's Mallinson Institute for Science Education, died Sept. 17 . She was 71. Shearer, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, joined the WMU … staff in 1986 and retired in 2005 after almost 19 years of service to the University. Services and remembrances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35303

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year Submitted by Stacey Lowis … its Impact Awards, Progressive Grocer highlights outstanding grocers, suppliers, service providers and organizations that positively affect …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… smack dab in the middle of Michigan. Being within paparazzi distance of the likes of President George H. W. Bush, actors … up fire-fighting and first-responder skills along the way. Being regarded as something of an industry expert on …  He says that involved “closely working with the Secret Service when politicians would visit the Lansing area.  I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz

Early registration extended for livable communities conference

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… safe mobility for the elderly and people with disabilities, public transportation and shared use mobility, … and geomatic engineering faculties. Previously, she was deputy director of the London Health Observatory and led … As a public servant, he was chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission, deputy director of policy and consumer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46274

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship … and labs ranging from medical nutrition therapy to food service management gave me the knowledge and skills required …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Veteran paper researcher, WMU prof to lead paper course in July

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… than 50 years experience in the paper industry and a leading figure in paper technology research will lead an … experience with Paper Trade Journal, and technical service, sales and marketing management positions with Merck … State University. Prior to joining the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6683

Gov. Snyder names Behen, Chen-Zhang, Edgerton to WMU board terms

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… with Zhang Financial; and Shelly Edgerton of Plainwell, the director and chief data systems officer for the Michigan … energizing time in the life of WMU," said WMU President Edward B. Montgomery . "I am so pleased that we will continue … thanked trustees Miller and Pickard for their dedicated service. "Mr. Miller has been especially generous with his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49815

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… Also on Veterans Day, several area restaurants will be providing free meals to veterans. Get a list of participating … to Heroes" will take place during the WMU-Buffalo game in Waldo Stadium. The time for that game has not yet been … members. A Military literature discussion group, "Talking Service," will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

Emilie A. Garrity obituary

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… , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 10. She was 104. Garrity, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1963 and retired in 1983 after almost 20 years of service to the University. She was a utility food person in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30524

Shirley R. Miars obituary

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… , a former staff member at Western Michigan University, died Nov. 17, 2015 . She was 92. Miars was a statistician in the Registrar's Office. … in 1974 and retired in 1987 after 12 years of continuous service to the University. Previously, she had worked as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30236