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Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts
News
… 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
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
WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract
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… Aug. 12, 2027. The union's 300 members perform custodial services, dining operations, landscaping, skilled trades and … reviewed the results to reach an agreement on market-based wage rates for each position for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In … each member will receive a 2.5% increase. In addition to wages, the agreement trustees will consider Wednesday also …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday
WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders
Haworth College of Business
… conference theme "People, Purpose and Passion: The Pathway to Success." Registration is ongoing at … discount ends March 25 . Rooms are blocked at the Amway Grand hotel and the conference rate is available until … he oversees the strategy for Meijer's more than 200 self-service combination supermarket-discount department stores …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897
Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers
W Magazine
… Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … childhood experience and not having those available when I was growing up," says Gutierrez, who moved to the United … assistance in terms of books and endorsement fees for 75 in-service and 60 pre-service teachers over the next five …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835
WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year
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… on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans Affairs offers services to military veterans. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … then nurture these wonderful communities. We award the Best for Vets designation to the very best—the … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436
Clara Ouding obituary
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… Michigan University staff member, died April 24. She was 97. Ouding, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1965 and retired in 1984 after more than 19 years of service to the University. She was a cook in Goldsworth Valley II for WMU Dining Services. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39753
Joseph Asenbauer obituary
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… University staff member, died Monday, March 20 . He was 93. Asenbauer, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 1988 after 11 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for landscape services in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39751
Gertrude E. 'Trudy' Rohr obituary
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… staff member, died March 16 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 82. Rohr joined the staff in 1985 and retired in 1996 after 11 years of service to the University. She was a clerk II in the parking services unit of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39376
WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April
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… WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … at their June 3 meeting. Grants for research led the way, passing the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633