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Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… , and continues through Friday, April 2 . Western students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 … select University offices and services are posted online. Faculty, staff, students and the public are encouraged to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

WMU's Fall Convocation celebrates achievement, State of University

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… the Bernhard Center. Fall Convocation is a recognition of faculty and staff achievement for excellence in teaching, … Service, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Faculty Scholar and Emerging Scholar awards and the Make a … Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of Faculty Development, Extended University Programs, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48927

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… in TechNext , an immersive experience led by management faculty member Barcley Johnson that takes students to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… who is leading the project alongside Dr. Diane Riggs , a faculty specialist. "(Teaching) modules will serve to … care." A team of graduate students is working with the faculty to cast a wide net in culling material. They've … field. "This project provides an unusual opportunity for faculty and graduate students to work together on a project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… honors, including the Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Emerging Scholar and Annual Make a … Distinguished Service Award, Covell and Thannhauser join 63 faculty and staff members who have received the accolade … international seminars, conferences and workshops for faculty and students to take part in a variety of global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801

Robert L. Blefko obituary

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… Dr. Robert L. Blefko, a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Nov. 1 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Blefko, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in 1997 after 29 years of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20293

Nominate a WMU business alum for The 30

Haworth College of Business

… form are online . Nominations are evaluated by a panel of faculty, staff and WMU business alumni to select nominees … of fields. The ability to engage with current students and faculty to lend perspective on today’s business environment. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72574

Kathleen McHugh Drzick obituary

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… McHugh Drzick , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died May 13 . She was 91. Drzick, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 1990 after 25 years of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40244

Shirley Bach obituary

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… and researcher in 1961 and served as a member of the faculty until her retirement 37 years later at the end of … role she continued after retirement. She was active in faculty governance, serving as a member of the Faculty Senate and on that body's councils.  In 1979, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

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… of Music, is known for her dedication to students and faculty alike. “Our undergraduate advisor moves mountains,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny