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John D. Sheppard obituary

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… , professor emeritus in accountancy, died Oct. 15 . He was 83. Sheppard retired in 1992 after 27 years of service. He joined WMU as an assistant professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27929

Junne G. Martin obituary

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… University staff member, died Tuesday, June 26 . She was 86. Martin, of Adamstown, Md., came to WMU in 1969 and retired in 1991 after 22 years of service to the University. She began her WMU career in what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3522

Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology for Individuals with Blindness or Visual Impairment

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… also may be able to  use your previous field experience  toward this certificate. Speak to an advisor to learn more … in Summer II) BLS 7120 - Internship (6 credits, on the job after completion of all other requirements) A la carte …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/academics/assistive-tech

Onsi B. Fares obituary

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… staff member, died April 29 in Plano, Texas. He was 91. Fares joined WMU in 1976. He retired in 1995 after 19 years of service. He was a former language specialist in the Career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33399

Prestigious Competitive Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Study

Lee Honors College

… Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. Boren Award amounts are based on the length of time the Boren … to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation. Deadline: January 29, 2025. WMU deadline: … Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam. Awardees must complete a service project after returning to America. Interested …

https://wmich.edu/honors/prestigious-scholarships

Gender Inclusive Resources

Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services

… which encourages a diverse population. As of 2011, Western was voted one of the top 25 most LBGT friendly universities … the registrar's website . Note: you can change your email  after  changing your preferred name. Please include a note … please contact the  Registrar  or  Director of LBGT Student Services .  Gender Inclusive Housing The Department of …

https://wmich.edu/lbgt/resources-0/on-campus-gender-inclusion

WMU program raising funds to put research students in community

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… clicking on "Make a Gift." The unique fundraising campaign was started to build support and awareness for the program, which encourages student … students the opportunity to emotionally connect with a scientific project really allows them to experience the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13722

Leaves and Absences from Work: Military Leave

Human Resources

… University employee who enters the United States military service will be granted an unpaid leave of absence and … qualified to perform the essential functions of their job after the University has made reasonable efforts to … following reinstatement. If the length of military service was more than 180 days, but less than five years, the …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-military

Geraldine J. Bowen obituary

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… University staff member, died Wednesday, Dec. 5 . She was 94. Bowen, of Lakeland, Fla., was a cashier for the WMU … She joined the WMU staff in 1972 and retired in 1982 after nearly 10 years of service to the University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3708

WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… packaging Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Jason Wang (right), senior research associate, and Qaseem Haider … to pressing issues related to the amount of plastic waste and plastic-coated paper waste produced in the United … will work closely with industry members to translate scientific discoveries into scalable technologies while …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions