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Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 15 . She was 82. Grotzinger, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1964 and retired in 2015 after nearly 51 years of service to the University. During her long career, she held … director from 1982 until WMU closed the unit in 1985. She was instrumental in developing the accredited Master of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… The $1.35 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support the Michigan Youth … Dr. Ron Cisler , dean of WMU's College of Health and Human Services , who calls this a critical time to address the … program. A team within the College of Health and Human Services recently secured the grant from the U.S. Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

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

Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award

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… religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Brian Wilson KALAMAZOO, … religion, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Fall Convocation activities at 11 a.m. … Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904

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

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

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

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

Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units

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… He died Nov. 13, 2015. A 1961 WMU alumnus, Murvay was active for many years with the University's Alumni … serving on the boards of both organizations. He also was a member of the advisory board for the School of … Haworth College of Business, College of Health and Human Services and the departments of Chemistry and Psychology. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025