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Dorene Lois Scheffers obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died April 17 . She was 77. Scheffers, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1984 and retired in 1998 after 14 years of service to the University. She was a receptionist, most recently working in the Graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32276

Ursula Barrett obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died May 8 . She was 76. Barrett, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1980 and retired in 2006 after almost 26 years of service to the University. She most recently worked as head … her son, Dan Barrett , who is first cook in Davis Dining Services. Services and remembrances Services have been held. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32275

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools since 2015, was selected for her outstanding leadership, deep commitment … at Western Michigan University: leadership grounded in service, innovation and a belief in every student’s … as a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year award. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… for the Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier award for community service. Caliendo runs onto the field at Waldo Stadium. Caliendo, No. 61, leads the Broncos onto the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… on Meijer presented a check for $500,000 to Dr. Russell Zwanka during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new food … help students grow as professionals, preparing them for a rewarding career in the industry. “We are proud to support … professional development and a spirit of community service, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and ready to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

WMU celebrates fall 2024 graduates at Dec. 14 commencement

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… stories KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University will award over 800 bachelor’s degrees, more than 250 master’s … College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Aviation Along with the conferring of degrees, President Edward Montgomery will deliver a speech. The event will also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/fall-2024-commencement-details

Paul E. Czuchna obituary

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… University faculty member, died Friday, Oct. 12 . He was 80. Czuchna joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired … of speech pathology and audiology after 19 years of service to the University. He was a speech pathologist specializing in articulation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2328

Paper and chemical engineering chair wins educator of year award

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… Paper and chemical engineering chair wins educator of year award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Abubakr KALAMAZOO—A state organization has awarded the head of Western Michigan University's nationally … and full professor. In 1993, he joined the USDA Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory where he was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2935

Campus community returns to free refreshments and games

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… and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources available to them at Sindecuse. About … and improving patient health. Clinic and nursing services include evaluation and treatment for a variety of … promotion and education programs, counseling and psychiatry services for students, lab and X-ray diagnostic services, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8060

Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

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… talk about "Science, Engineering, Adventure and Education: Service with the U.S. Antarctic Program" in a free lecture … He also will describe the scientific work in which he was involved, including efforts to include high school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604