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Alfred Balkin obituary

News

… at Western Michigan University, died March 23 . He was 84. Balkin joined the faculty in 1971 and retired in 1992 after 21 years of service to the University. During his WMU career, Balkin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

A Working Artist, Rachel Stickney Builds a Business Around the Book Arts

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… fair circuit, teaches book arts classes and is regularly awarded grants and project funding, alongside an active … Like a lot of her peers, Stickney took a break from art after graduation. She made work inconsistently, without a clear focus, for years. It wasn't until the pandemic that she felt the pull back. …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2026/08/rachel-stickney-book-arts-alumni

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS … a perfect fit. “I went into teaching to provide a personal service and help people reach their potential. The cool … something to the community and help uplift the city.” After finding success in community relations, Conner was …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

WMU commercialization center invests in nervous system breakthrough

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… to their peripheral or central nervous systems. The BRCC award to Axonia Medical is part of $2 million in seed … H. Smith at the University of Pennsylvania. Smith is scientific co-founder of Axonia with Dr. Harry Ledebur, … levels of functional recovery not now possible. The company was an early participant in a Penn program called UPstart …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/555

WMU students demonstrate superior sales skills in competition

Haworth College of Business

… included sales role-play and elevator pitch tracks and was open to undergraduate students from universities across … and sell vehicles. In round one, students pitched the service as a solution to dealership inventory issues with … up on the limited use of the service by the dealership after the first few months to ensure that the benefits to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/steel-city-sales-challenge

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners pose for group photo with College of Arts and Sciences Dean Carla Koretsky following the award ceremony on April 6 in the Chemistry Building. … Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service Dr. Bill Warren , Department of History Faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71484

Leander C. Jones obituary

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… a member of the local theatre community, died July 2 . He was 81. Jones joined the WMU faculty in 1974 and retired in 2003 after more than 29 years of service to the University. He was a former chair of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453

Renowned foreign affairs expert Lawrence Ziring dies at 86

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… , a Western Michigan University political scientist who was internationally known as a leading expert on Pakistan, … world determined to stamp out the roots of terrorism. Even after retiring from the University, he continued his work … of research centers and institutes around the globe.  Services A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, July 20 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25594

Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary

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… and department chair, died Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. She was 87. Callan joined the full-time faculty ranks in 1974 and retired in 1992 after nearly 18 years of service to WMU. Her husband, Dr. Edward T. Callan, emeritus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965

5k race benefits organization that helps injured veterans

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… Phi fraternity. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An inaugural 5k run and walk event on Saturday, Sept. 27 , at Western Michigan … on the day of the race. A pre-race kickoff includes a joint service color guard, National Anthem and a guest speaker. … will receive a race T-shirt and complimentary refreshments after the race, courtesy of Kalamazoo-area race sponsors. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18147