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Edith M. Yahr obituary

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… member, died Sept. 23 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was 84. Yahr joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 1997 after 10 years of service to the University. She was a word processor operator I and a receptionist in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28333

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … to be an annual event. William 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the forefront of the agricultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations … Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … social justice through many applied research and community service projects. The Walker Institute continues this work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… music to listeners across Southwest Michigan. With a postal service mentality for making its weekly audio delivery, … show's lengthy service to the local acoustic music scene was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15, at the Cooper's Glen Great … music program. Sahlgren, a longtime guitarist for the band, was joined by Sweetcorn soundman Fred Sang and fellow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

Dawn M. Nelson obituary

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… University, died Sept. 21 at home in Paw Paw, Michigan. She was 44. Nelson joined the WMU staff in 1993 and left in August after 24 years of service to the University. She was a senior restricted fund accountant in Grants and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43245

Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… that intentionally blurs the lines between business, service, social impact and geography. Drs. Melissa Intindola … in events like Let Us Dream are an important step toward recognizing and taking responsibility for our greater … and 50 community service organizations, the undertaking was massive and highlighted topics in a wide variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695

Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Carol J. … Staff retirements Chad H. Avery, arborist in landscape services, 22 years, effective Sept. 30, 2014. Brenda L. … K. Simmons, custodian in building custodial and support services, 27 years, effective Aug. 5, 2014. Theodore L. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21134

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… on Meijer presented a check for $500,000 to Dr. Russell Zwanka during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new food … help students grow as professionals, preparing them for a rewarding career in the industry. “We are proud to support … professional development and a spirit of community service, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and ready to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, six staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Loren Heun , … occupational therapy, effective June 30, 2014 Dr. Reneé Schwartz , associate professor of biological sciences, … finance and commercial law, effective July 1, 2014. Tenure was granted to Dr. Brandy A. Skjold , faculty specialist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17670

April grad named top industrial engineering student in nation

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… Institute of Industrial Engineers' James W. Barany Student Award for Excellence. The top award is made to just one undergraduate in the nation who has provided distinguished service to industrial engineering through excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16186