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Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Bernhard, Seibert and Henry Hall

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… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Bernhard, Seibert and Henry Hall … , the city of Kalamazoo has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for the Bernhard Center, Seibert … in these buildings during the repair Monday evening.  With service restored, in lieu of boiling water for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66564

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… associate vice president for enrollment management, which was effective  Jan. 21. Salomonson brings 17 years of … having most recently served as the dean of enrollment services at Ferris State University. Her journey in higher … values and the University’s commitment to student success was a key factor in her decision to join WMU. “Western sets …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

John J. Pruis obituary

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… the Board of Trustees, died Jan. 15 in Muncie, Indiana. He was 92. Pruis joined the WMU faculty in 1955 as an associate … for the Campus School. Active in the local community, he was general chair of Kalamazoo’s Community Chest Red Cross … master’s and doctoral degree from Northwestern University. Services A memorial service will take place in the spring. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29904

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

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… trays Submitted by Deanne Puca on Doctoral student Jason Wang and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, … a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials.   Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to … cutting edge of all things pulp and paper, especially food service packaging.” The process uses a wet fiber slurry that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

Frank Robinson obituary

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… University faculty member, died Dec. 1 in Kalamazoo. He was 100. Robinson was a WMU alumnus and joined the University as an instructor … take place at Columbia Cemetery, Williams County, Ohio. Services A memorial service for family and friends will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20670

Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award

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… Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Michigan University College of Aviation launched an annual award program to recognize those who have helped the college … on diversity in aviation; show commitment to community service on a consistent basis; positively impact the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/336

Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

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… University athletic history, died in Kalamazoo Sept. 27. He was 96. Dales was a track and field and cross country coach who led his … by four daughters, Maria, Janine, Corinne and Natalie. Services Visitation is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … the U.S. Air Force and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… Seven Grandfathers teaching has guided his work in public service and helped him to engage across diverse communities … in the region—the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and the Pokagon Band of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… says that soft openings are especially important for food service locations, allowing staff to develop processes and protocols to ensure smooth service for guests. “The soft openings are a great … such as the Office of Student Engagement, Dining Services, the Office for the Vice President of Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219