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First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… WMU College of Aviation , she is an avid hockey player and was awarded Western's prestigious Medallion Scholarship for her … the Medallion selectors.  But so did her community-service "chops."  "I was heavily involved in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/russell

From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025

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… food drive for Montgomery Essential Needs in Faunce Student Services Building.   Thursday : The h ockey h ome o pener … Ball State University at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 , at Waldo Stadium. Tickets for the game are still available on … Bronco community. The following a lumni will receive their award s at private ceremonies.   College of Arts and Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff

Bronco in business: WMU alumna leads the way in Chicago’s contemporary fashion scene

College of Education and Human Development

… Bronco in business: WMU alumna leads the way in Chicago’s contemporary fashion scene Submitted by … to her business, Hoffman, who said starting her business was scary but equally exciting, believes that having a … build great relationships and provide excellent customer service. Hoffman said that by using this simple tactic, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/01/wmu-textile-apparel-alumna-shannon-hoffman-chicago

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… staff member, died Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for many years at WMU and retired as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

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… Ambrosia , a doctoral student from Dearborn, Michigan. “It was amazing to interact with fellow individuals from the … and the Northside Association for Community Development, was the first student-led event of its kind. As part of the … opportunity for students while delivering accessible health services to the public through a preventative lens,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

Facilities Management units recognized for good stewardship

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… Facilities Management units recognized for good stewardship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … maintenance unit in the Facilities Management department was notified it had won a national 2012 Effective and … program. One month later, Facilities Management's landscape services unit achieved certification in the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1239

Albert E. Castel III obituary

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… of history, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 86. Castel joined the faculty in 1960 and retired in 1991 after 31 years of service to the University. He was a professor of history, regarded as one of the leading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22704

WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards

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… WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aittama … Western Michigan University students recently won STAR Awards for their volunteer efforts. The 32nd annual Sharing … and groups who volunteer their time, energy and talents in service to others in the greater Kalamazoo community. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Read Fieldhouse

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… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Read Fieldhouse Submitted by Erin Flynn on Update: The precautionary boil water advisory issued for Read Fieldhouse has been lifted. … area verified the water is safe to drink. *** Update: Water service has been restored at Read Fieldhouse. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58140

Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field

W Magazine

… for impact off the field Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jon Wassink holds the Wuerffel Trophy during the Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carped Show. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images) Broncos … the Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier community service award. Named for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57295