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Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… the state, Region 1 supports Southwest Michigan educational service agencies and intermediate school districts across … STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori … be identifying regional employer needs, creating guided pathways for STEM careers that are in high demand. We are ready …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Annette LaVier obituary

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… 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 service to the University. During her tenure, LaVier was able to get to know many of the libraries' student …

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

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, … Libraries, 23 years, effective Dec. 31, 2014. Dr. Jung-Chao Wang , associate professor of statistics, 27 years, …

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

Werner Sichel obituary

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… University, died in Boca Raton, Florida, Aug. 4 . He was 83. Sichel, a longtime Kalamazoo resident, joined the … in 1960 and retired in 2004 after more than 44 years of service to the University. His wife, Beatrice, WMU professor … leadership positions for WMU's Faculty Senate, which he was active in for 35 years. Dr. Werner Sichel At WMU, Sichel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48293

WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu

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… WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu Submitted by Anonymous (not … on the go. KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University Dining Services menus are now available on the go via a new … rooms and the Bernhard Cafe. The mobile-friendly menu is viewable on most devices that have an Internet enabled Web …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/115

Joan B. Rickard obituary

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… Relations, died Friday, Nov. 8 , in Niles, Mich. She was 66. Joan B. Rickard For 19 years beginning in 1981, Rickard was an administrative secretary, managing logistics for the areas of news services, graphics and design, and publications, which were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11126

High-energy fundraiser planned for campus United Way campaign

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… High-energy fundraiser planned for campus United Way campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on Wayne Fuqua and Jessica Parker encourage giving to WMU's … wristband in advance at the Student Recreation Center Service Desk. The wristbands are $7 the day of the event. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2602

WMU to close home football season with Salute to Veterans

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… Michigan University and a special Salute to Veterans at Waldo Stadium. A number of special events at the game will … Center and many VFW, American Legion and other veterans service organizations. Also in attendance will be 12 student … members who will be enjoying the football game in the Waldo Stadium President’s Box with WMU President John M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3031

Student film project is finalist in national CNN contest

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… , a sophomore from Portage, Mich., submitted a video public service announcement they created in the "For Press Freedom" … Price Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi Bashana Abeywardane of Sri Lanka's Journalists for Democracy Bahraini journalist Nada Alwadi Danfung Dennis, Academy Award nominated documentary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/331

Don W. Nantz obituary

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… administrator and faculty member, died Dec. 18 . He was 92. Nantz, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was an assistant dean emeritus of engineering and applied … in 1952 and retired in 1984 after nearly 32 years of service to the University. Beginning in 1975, Nantz held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3785