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Welcome events for graduate students begin

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… for graduate students begin Submitted by Deanne Puca on Walwood Hall, home of the Graduate College KALAMAZOO—Western … Representatives from several graduate study and campus service offices will be available to answer questions from … Welcome Festival on East Campus in the parking lot between Walwood and East Hall. All graduate students and family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1430

Procedures reviewed for clearing snow and ice on campus

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… miles of roads, more than 120 acres of parking, 39 miles of walks and 200,000 square feet of steps and ramps. Plow … to concentrate on major access areas and provide better service for ice and snow removal. Students as well as … who have special mobility needs should call the landscape services office at (269) 387-8557, as snow and ice removal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3313

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

Marcia L. Thompson obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died April 20 . She was 67. Thompson joined the WMU staff in 1997 and retired … from the Human Resources office in 2010 after 13 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a human resources assistant. The position involved …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33459

Norma Cook obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died June 22 . She was 94. Cook joined the WMU staff in 1974 and retired in 1984 after 10 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a baker in Dining Services. Services At Cook's request, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33324

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

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… of Student Councils and Honor Societies. Becker-Utess was surprised with the award at a staff meeting in October. Becker-Utess, assistant … exemplifies the excellence, compassion and commitment to service that define our CEHD alumni.” About secondary …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/tara-becker-utess-alumni-state-award-assistant-principal-secondary-education

Sophia Julia Marvin obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died April 9 . She was 94. Marvin, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1973 and retired in 1983 after 10 years of service to the University. She was a data operator. Services and remembrances Cremation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31803

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

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