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Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local … exemplifies how organizations can move beyond financial services to become meaningful partners in community progress. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… shock for Molly Cochran. “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. “There was a military base there, and both of my parents teach in … Honors College, where they participate in long-term group service projects that are the cornerstone of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Dance students return from moving experience in Panama

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… into an active student organization on campus, an annual service trip to Panama and plans to bring dance education to … youth in Kalamazoo. Last year, dance major Sarah Mills was tasked with writing a grant proposal in her dance … submitted her proposal. A dream became a reality when Mills was awarded full funding through the Kalamazoo Artistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33038

Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete

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… Football Foundation Scholar Athlete. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, he is one of 12 athletes from across all … last December. A two-time Academic All-MAC selection, he was twice named a MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete, is a … Good Works Team. He has received multiple awards for his service, including the 2014-15 WMU Community Service Award, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082

WMU quarterback Zach Terrell wins National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy

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… last December. A two-time Academic All-MAC selection, he was twice named a MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete and is a six-time member of the Dean's List. The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native was the 2015 recipient of the John … Good Works Team. He has received multiple awards for his service, including the 2014-15 WMU Community Service Award, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36814

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 … and 11 military science and leadership chairs. She has watched nearly 500 Western cadets become second lieutenants … alumni. Through it all, her positivity and commitment to service has influenced students—and watching those students’ …

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

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 … below are holiday hours for select University offices and services. Faculty, staff, students and the public are … 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

Nobel laureate to give public talk

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… attend workshops that focus on current issues and engage in service projects. The 2016 conference runs from 8 a.m. to … strategist for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, was a driving force in the launching of an international … Williams and the ICBL came to fruition in 1999 when the Ottawa Convention went into effect. Signed by 120 nations, it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30621

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research

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… Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Macfarlane will receive the Emerging Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 … Publishing Program six times, each worth $8,000. “His service to the profession and to the University has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/daniel-macfarlane-honored-2024-emerging-scholar-award

Michigan top executives to speak on campus

Haworth College of Business

… Brian is the former founder of Budco, a marketing services company in Detroit, which he grew into a $100 … as well as facility supplies. Located In Wixom, the company was started by Sauer in 1995. Dan Iott , ’77, is the CEO of … agencies in 1997 and presently has offices in Lenawee, Washtenaw and Cass counties. Randy Wright , ’68, is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28043