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Fredrick J. Dobney obituary

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… and former provost and vice president for academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 … at Loyola University and Washington State University. Services Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498

Trustees approve retirements of 7 faculty, 12 staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Mary J. … 39 years, effective April 30, 2019. Dr. Robert J. Leneway , associate professor of educational leadership, … 2016. Staff retirements The staff members retiring are: Diane Briggs , first cook in Burnham Dining Service, 15 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16681

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with … alumni. Through it all, her positivity and commitment to service has influenced students—and watching those students’ … their “Battalion Mom” and that earned her multiple Make a Difference awards from the University. With military …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

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… by entering a Bronco Fix-It request . Facilities Management Service Center staff is available Monday through Friday, … assistance with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around … those arriving via US-131 are encouraged to take the Stadium Drive exit east toward Kalamazoo and turn north on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

Annette LaVier obituary

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… Libraries staff member at Western Michigan University, died April 8 . She was 80. LaVier came to WMU and University Libraries in 1964 and rose to utilization coordinator in the Media Services unit. She left in 1990 after nearly 27 years of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649

Governor appoints three new members to WMU Board of Trustees

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… their willingness to serve," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "As they embark upon this new responsibility, we look forward to working together diligently and responsively to advance the mission of the … Education and Community Colleges Subcommittee. Prior to his service in the state House, Hoadley was the president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70595

Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess

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… begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services will cease or have reduced hours through the start … office is open before driving to campus. Campus building hours are listed on the website  and will be updated … to Jan. 1 . Regular hours resume at 8 a.m.  on  Jan. 4. Waldo Library is closed from Dec. 19 through Jan. 6, open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62284

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 … science. The connection between his teaching, research and service is seamless,” writes Henderson. “His contributions …

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

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Director of Athletics Kathy Beauregard  has announced her … leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the … community is evident through many years of volunteer service. She has volunteered with the American Cancer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… Skaggs have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation … honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240