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Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … assignments, helped me to list out everything, make sure I was turning in things on time, and make sure I was acing my … with disabilities. T hrough a variety of activities, services, and opportunities on campus and in the community, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Eugene L. Keller obituary

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… , in the Crystal Woods assisted living community. He was 91. Keller joined the WMU staff in 1971 and retired as a dining center manager in 1989 after 17 years of service to the University. About Eugene Keller Prior to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30449

WMU trustees to meet, consider 2016-17 apartment rental rates

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… following the Dec. 8 meeting, and she will retire in June after more than 40 years of service in various roles at WMU. A tribute to her will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28939

Richard L. McAnaw obituary

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… of Public Affairs and Administration, died Oct. 21 . He was 85. McAnaw joined the faculty in 1964 and retired in 1999 after 35 years of service to the University. From 1974 to 1978, he served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28288

WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… to include a fund used to offset tree removal on campus after extensive discussion during development projects. … includes Tree Campus K-12 and Tree Campus Healthcare as a way to distinguish those institutions from college and … program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "Your entire campus community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2017

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… directors. A veteran of various startup ventures, Rinvelt was previously the director of Ardesta, where he was engaged … by Snyder in June 2014, is a WMU alumnus who retired after a 26-year career with the Michigan State Police. After … colonel, serving as commanding officer of the Uniform Services Bureau and providing executive direction and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37698

John O. Norman obituary

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… history at Western Michigan University, died April 27 . He was 68. Norman joined the WMU faculty in 1989 and retired in 2017 after 27 years of service to the University. He taught Russian and Soviet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46741

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cathcart earned several awards during his military career, including four Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. After completing high school at Bay City Central, Cathcart … to serve in the Special Forces in 2007. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Kyle B. McClain

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… Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th … of the 177th Military Police Brigade in Kalamazoo. McClain was a soldier in the Michigan National Guard. McClain … Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1253

Shirley Bach obituary

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… on biomedical ethics, died in Kalamazoo Feb. 13 . She was 86. Bach came to WMU as an instructor and researcher in … of associate director of the center—a role she continued after retirement. She was active in faculty governance, … degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Services A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 …

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