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Ursula Barrett obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died May 8 . She was 76. Barrett, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1980 and retired in 2006 after almost 26 years of service to the University. She most recently worked as head … her son, Dan Barrett , who is first cook in Davis Dining Services. Services and remembrances Services have been held. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32275

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Tate College Associate Dean Dr. Deveta Gardner, President Edward Montgomery, WMU military advocate Kenneth Franks and … students, Western Michigan University has awarded the Operation Hat Trick Visible and Invisible Wounds … is currently a junior pursuing a degree in health and human services. “I have had an amazing experience at Western,” she …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… police officer, is CEO of Protecting Resources through Awareness Training LLC, a training and consulting service in Clinton Township. He will present his interactive … between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, relics from the pivotal … That quality of a resume pointed Patterson to United Services Automobile Association (USAA) , a Fortune 500 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … bringing to the role an unmatched blend of public service, higher education leadership and a results-oriented … for a leader to succeed WMU’s current president, Dr. Edward Montgomery , who retires on June 30 . As president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… passed exams to be certified through the Internal Revenue Service, completing training before the trip as well as when … graduate Will Roosien , BBA ‘24, says the experience was enlightening. “Visiting the area was very eye opening,” says Roosien. “By traveling across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

WMU celebrates fall 2024 graduates at Dec. 14 commencement

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… stories KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University will award over 800 bachelor’s degrees, more than 250 master’s … College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Aviation Along with the conferring of degrees, President Edward Montgomery will deliver a speech. The event will also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/fall-2024-commencement-details

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … influential alumni. This year recipients were honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence … and mission-driven leader, she is passionate about public service, innovation and empowering women in leadership.   …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

James N. Adduci obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Sunday, Nov. 1. He was 68. Adduci joined the WMU staff in 1990 and retired in 2009 after 19 years of service to the University. He was assistant manager of Dining Services at WMU. Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28978

Honors organization recognized with national award

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… Honors organization recognized with national award Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society was honored with a Maintaining the Flame Award. KALAMAZOO, … exceptionally active membership and dedication to community service.  The Maintaining the Flame Award is a follow-up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972