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Gordon J. Grinwis obituary
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… for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Grinwis, a gifted painter and sculptor as well as a … effective April 23, 1995. Dr. Gordon J. Grinwis Grinwis was born in 1931 in Grandville, Mich., and served in the … neighbor boy from his burning house. Remembrances A service was held Tuesday, April 2. Memorial donations may be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280
Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus
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… Cheatham; Dr. Darrin Slade , KPS superintendent; and Von Washington Jr. , CEO of The Kalamazoo Promise, as well as … careers will get to see the College of Health and Human Services and interact with faculty there, for example, while … their understanding of the career opportunities that await them with a college education. KPS is excited to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep
Virginia S. Doornbos obituary
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… Doornbos , a retired staff member, died Dec. 31, 2016 . She was 81. Doornbos, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1991 after more than 20 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk in the accounts payable office. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669
Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary
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… Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Constance S. Weaver Dr. Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver , professor emerita of English at Western … WMU's faculty in 1965 and retired in 2005 after 39 years of service to the University. She was a leading voice on topics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48035
WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards
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… WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aittama … Western Michigan University students recently won STAR Awards for their volunteer efforts. The 32nd annual Sharing … and groups who volunteer their time, energy and talents in service to others in the greater Kalamazoo community. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986
Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements
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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … founder of WMU's chapter of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and a first officer with United … 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the forefront of the agricultural …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239
WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary
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… music to listeners across Southwest Michigan. With a postal service mentality for making its weekly audio delivery, … show's lengthy service to the local acoustic music scene was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15, at the Cooper's Glen Great … music program. Sahlgren, a longtime guitarist for the band, was joined by Sweetcorn soundman Fred Sang and fellow …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771
WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society
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… WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations … Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … social justice through many applied research and community service projects. The Walker Institute continues this work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824
Arthur W. Parker Jr. obituary
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… staff member, died May 7 at home in Kalamazoo. He was 83. Parker had been a press operator in what was Brink Printing Services. He joined the staff in 1966 and retired in 1994 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32946
Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network
College of Education and Human Development
… the state, Region 1 supports Southwest Michigan educational service agencies and intermediate school districts across … STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori … be identifying regional employer needs, creating guided pathways for STEM careers that are in high demand. We are ready …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson