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Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology

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Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology … Espinosa helps move books back into renovated space at Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO. Mich.--The first floor of Western … Library users were encouraged to use interlibrary loan services to borrow items that were unavailable due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54887

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… of Student Councils and Honor Societies. Becker-Utess was surprised with the award at a staff meeting in October. Becker-Utess, assistant … exemplifies the excellence, compassion and commitment to service that define our CEHD alumni.” About secondary …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/tara-becker-utess-alumni-state-award-assistant-principal-secondary-education

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Association’s Social Impact Scholarship, which is awarded to student members of AMA chapters who make a … nationally. Lemus, a senior majoring in marketing, was recognized for how she has used her marketing skills in … where Lemus met new people on campus and took part in service projects such as volunteering at local shelters for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545

WMU student one of six in state awarded prestigious foundation scholarship

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU student one of six in state awarded prestigious foundation scholarship Submitted by Joel … student is one of only six students in the state to be awarded a prestigious scholarship. Melissa Scheid , a … and who actively participate in various community service projects. About the academy The Michigan Academy of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29371

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) has a clear pathway to get there, and that cost is never the barrier … of Jackson's approach: combining innovation, leadership and service to shape the future of Michigan's accounting …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary

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… Hot Rod" Baird , a former pipefitter in the maintenance services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 20 . He was 66. Baird joined the WMU staff in 1987 and retired … and doing welding as assigned. Earlier in his career, he was a boilermaker who built nuclear and conventional power …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492

M. Noreen VanderBeek obituary

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… Western Michigan University, died June 1 , in Jackson. She was 96. VanderBeek joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1986 after 16 years of service to the University. She was a staff member in the University's business and finance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26326

WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather

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… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, this evening, Wednesday, Feb. 12 , all WMU … sports and sports club practices are canceled. Climbing Wall is closed all night. The   WMU Student Center will … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025

Keith Bailey obituary

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… , a Western Michigan University emeritus, died June 22 . He was 91. Bailey, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1989 after 34 years of service to the University. He was an assistant professor of education and professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48243

Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

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… in that Central American capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a chapter of Movement Exchange at WMU. Class … all the work I put into our class assignment grant, it was really quite simple to turn it in for real," says Mills. … entertaining the idea of combining my passions of dance and service," she says. "I love the service aspect of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066