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With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Meredith is embracing her WMU experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Abbie Meredith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Opportunities at … appealed to Abbie Meredith , a second-year student studying industrial and entrepreneurial engineering who lives in … Western has options that work for her, and Meredith was determined to find a way to enhance her studies.  “I do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514

Jerome G. Manis obituary

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… professor emeritus of sociology, died Feb. 23 . He was 95. Manis joined the faculty in 1952 and retired in 1975 after 26 years of service to the University. Survivors include his wife, … of Arts in 1958 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1966, which was one of the University's first doctoral programs. Dr. …

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

James W. 'Bill' Armstrong obituary

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… professional development, died Feb. 23 in Winona, Minn. He was 85. Dr. James W. 'Bill' Armstrong Armstrong, an … in 1969 and retired in 1989 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He taught teacher education … and later by his mother. At the start of the Korean War in 1950, Armstrong enlisted in the Army. He attained the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5878

Western staff member recognized for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Christy Chambers  was recognized by the Office of the Secretary Defense on … Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award. Chambers, a budget analyst in the College of Education … was nominated by a former student employee and Army reserve service member. "We're here to celebrate an employer who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73164

Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees

University Libraries

… Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees Submitted by Angela Brcka on KARE … recognized two library employees for outstanding customer service to the Western Michigan University community. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards

Water main break to cause temporary road closure, bus stop change

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… Water main break to cause temporary road closure, bus stop … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A weather-related break to a water main located on Wilber Street adjacent to the cul de … Street at Business Court to facilitate the repair. Bus service will be rerouted, making a stop at the Fetzer Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29827

Gov. Snyder names one new trustee, reappoints another to WMU board

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… from WMU in 1970 and 1974, respectively. In fall 2010, he was named a winner of the WMU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. Jeffrey Rinvelt Rinvelt, who earned a bachelor's … Michigan's emerging innovation community and its strong industrial and commercial base. It is the largest privately …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20665

James Martin obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 6, 2016 . He was 83. Martin joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1998 after almost 28 years of service to the University. He was a service officer in the Department of Public Safety. No …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39752

Fifty-four faculty members receive promotions

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… Department of Aviation Sciences. Troy Place, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Philip G. Walcott, Department of Physician Assistant. James H. … Sciences. Promoted to faculty specialist II Timothy J. Broadwater, Department of Aviation Sciences. Cary K. Cekola, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16595

Business students win national finance competition

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… business students took first place in a recent financial service industry competition, topping finalist teams from … media. "In their project, Josh and Alison identified the ways social media can be used to develop long-term client … Yaman, associate professor of finance. "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160