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Fritz Erickson, Alumni Spotlight
College of Education and Human Development
… grew up in a family of both educators and Broncos. His father was a faculty member in WMU’s College of Education and Human Development, his mother was a literacy educator for KRESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency), and his two brothers and sister are WMU alumni. Although his …
https://wmich.edu/education/fritz-erickson-alumni-spotlight
Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd
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… the successful Business Technology and Research Park he envisioned. The naming will be effective after the University … He went on to serve as president of the University of Missouri and then Washington State University. He died … he would take a medical leave from WSU to focus on his battle with cancer. He was 59. 'A new standard in higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452
Instructional Technology Center
Teaching and Learning
… Elearning, and WMU Essential Studies (WES). We can also assist with building Elearning content for you as well as show you how to navigate Mediasite, iClicker, publisher content and any other LMS tools. Don't let your frustration get the better of you – use your time wisely and contact us today. Email @email or call (269) …
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Professional Networking
Haworth College of Business
… Networking By: Michelle Shember The power of networking is not something to be underestimated, especially in today’s … a career. Before he graduated, Ruben Norman, B.B.A.'14, discovered that being involved and creating connections can … position. “Networking and skill development are the two biggest benefits of being involved on campus,” says Norman. …
https://wmich.edu/business/ruben
Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive
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… Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive … in a pool at Kalamazoo's YMCA. Dr. Carolyn J. Harris , professor and undergraduate advisor in the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987
OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant
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… grant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chapleau Harrison KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A four-year, $1.8 million grant for … professor of occupational therapy, and Dr. Jennifer Harrison , assistant professor of social work, received the grant from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083
WMU's Michigan campuses and regional locations closed through Thursday, Jan. 31
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… Events See the University events calendar for a full list of canceled events. The Bronco men's basketball game, … basketball team was slated to play at Northern Illinois on Jan. 31; that game has been canceled with a reschedule … to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. The cutoff for appointments is 2:30 p.m. There will be no charge for canceled or no-show …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51382
WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations
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… alumni relations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kristen DeVries KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following a national search, … Western Michigan University has named an experienced fundraising executive to provide strategic leadership and … efforts, alumni engagement and foundation enterprise. Kristen R. DeVries , previously vice president for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885
National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… diligence and perseverance … and a lot of studying. But it isn’t only calculations, reading and lab work. Sometimes, … Beasley, Zachary Hansen, Andy Kaczmar, Chase Roberts, Chris Rohen, Derek Ronayne and Willis Seifert, all chemical engineering students in Western’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627
Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others
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… biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jovanny Ruiz-Alavez is a natural caregiver. It's a quality he leaned into as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. "I would always go with … school student at the time—stepped up to help provide for his family. "It's really hard to focus on your grades when …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981