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Caryl P. Freeman obituary

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… University, died Sept. 30 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was 86. Freeman joined the WMU faculty in 1976 and retired in 1987 after 11 years of service to the University. Caryl Freeman Freeman served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19453

Flags lowered Wednesday for 1st Lt. Todd Lambka

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… device in Paktikap province, Afghanistan. Todd Lambka was a 2006 graduate from Eisenhower High School in Shelby … 2010 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 28th Infantry … other awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1245

Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Homer Stryker was an orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best … is a testimony to Dr. Stryker's approach to innovation—after he invented a product, he would continue to improve … lead healthier, more active lives through products and services that made surgery and recovery simpler, faster and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to study … At a selection success rate of 40 percent, Gilman awards to WMU students are well above the national average … Quito, Ecuador. Deidre Shepherd is majoring in healthcare services and sciences with a minor in holistic health care. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship

WMU public health, Unified clinics faculty forge ahead with experiential learning grants

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) earned Experience-Driven Learning Venture … led by faculty from CHHS. The provost's grant program was announced during  President Montgomery's 2023-24 State … resume-building experiences to prepare them for careers after graduation. The proposal was driven by  Drs. Robert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74883

Spring Staycation offers opportunities for community involvement

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… to participate in Spring Staycation, an introduction to service learning in the community, to be held during the … Spring Staycation is a five-day project focused on raising awareness and serving the greater Kalamazoo community. There … and participated in associated service activities each afternoon. The group served a variety of organizations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3213

Fine arts college announces recognition award winners

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… Fine arts college announces recognition award winners Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … chair of the Department of Dance, is the Excellence in Service award winner. Baas led the department of dance as … for ArtPrize Grand Rapids. She retired from WMU in May after 17 years of service to the University. Sydnee Peters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16678

Byrd-Jacobs appointed Graduate College interim dean

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… please join me in thanking Dr. Stapleton for her service over the past seven years,” Provost Jennifer Bott … Dr. Stapleton’s passion for graduate students. I look forward to continuing that enthusiasm.” Byrd-Jacobs joined … of her research is the regeneration of the adult brain after injury, utilizing the zebrafish olfactory system as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53488

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. "Ever since I was a … that piqued the interest of a military recruiter shortly after he graduated in April 2020 . Mostek gestures toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

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… Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the … , joins 36 other faculty members who have been honored. After earning his Ph.D. and two master’s degrees from the … science. The connection between his teaching, research and service is seamless,” writes Henderson. “His contributions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645