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John M. Barney obituary
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… John M. Barney , a former electrician in the maintenance services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died June 13 . He was 60. Barney, or J.B. as he was often called, joined the WMU staff in 1988 and retired …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26320
Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio
Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
… her project, Gleam, into the class. "Last semester for housewares, I designed Gleam, a handheld cordless steam cleaner … in just seconds. This semester, I focused on making sure it was viable engineering-wise, meeting with several professors … the professional design world. "The first time I pitched, I was quite honestly a little nervous,” said Miller. “But …
https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio
Celebration planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees
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… planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students don't wait to go out and change the world; they excel in … and emerging technologies to community building and service-learning. Students will have opportunities to run a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75272
Charles H. Ludlow obituary
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… of Western Michigan University, died May 8 in Kalamazoo. He was 89. Ludlow retired as vice president and treasurer of … after 34 years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He was a member of the WMU Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1987. … 1997 presidential search. Upon completing his 20 years of service on WMU's governing board, Ludlow was praised for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518
Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary
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… jazz," died June 3 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 93. Davidson, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing … University Jazz Lab Band. In 1982 the Jazz Lab Band was invited to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774
Cameron W. Lambe obituary
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… member, died Aug. 11 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 87. A professor emeritus of education and professional … as assistant registrar. He joined the faculty of what was then the Department of Teacher Education two years later and retired in 1981 after 19 years of service to the University. Lambe served in a variety of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1266
Trustees approve retirements of numerous faculty and staff members
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… Holmes , custodian in building custodial and support services, 19 years, effective March 31, 2013 Janet G. … 13 years, effective Jan. 8, 2013 Dianne Town , food service stockperson, Valley 1 Dining Service, 16 years, effective Jan. 4, 2013 Nancy S. Wilson , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3400
Black aerospace professionals group receives diversity award
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… Black aerospace professionals group receives diversity award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The College of … of the WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award. The award was presented Wednesday, April 3, at the … on diversity in aviation; show commitment to community service on a consistent basis; positively impact the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6242
Lonnie E. Duncan obituary
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… at Western Michigan University, died suddenly Dec. 31 . He was 46. Duncan was co-training director of WMU's counseling psychology … He was stricken New Year's Eve while attending church services. Lonnie Duncan A faculty member at WMU since 2000, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507
Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve
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… Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura Argentati won a … Argentati and other U of NYFW participants attended a runway show by iconic fashion brand Badgley Mischka. Courtesy: … look like. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland Argentati, center, was among 27 students given the opportunity to participate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931