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WMU saluted again in rankings of veteran-friendly institutions

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… colleges in the United States considered "the best fit for service members, military veterans and their families." The … other public university in Michigan to make the 2017 list was Central Michigan University. Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 is an editorially independent news project that evaluates the many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36268

Chrysa Richards obituary

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… , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 8 . She was 58. Richards, most recently of Park Forest, Illinois, … WMU staff in 1987 and left in 1998 after almost 11 years of service to the University. She was a secretary for student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38083

WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University

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… and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was recognized April 20 as the first Purple Heart University … Heart University designation to universities for outstanding service to military service members, veterans, their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902

Reference List Guidance

Career and Student Employment Services

… organization advisors, and supervisors of volunteer or service learning experiences. Always secure permission before including names as references.  Remember to send a note of …

https://wmich.edu/career/references

Course Reserves

University Libraries

… and instructors to place books, articles, videos, recordings and other materials on reserve in the library or … and other physical materials on reserve will be located at Waldo Library's service desk in the first-floor lobby. Faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/library/reserves

Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84

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… Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Betty A. … had worked for every WMU president except Dwight Waldo. Between her 35 years as board secretary and earlier … positions she held at WMU, she spent a total of 42 years in service to the University community. Her prior roles at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43661

Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public

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… sessions exploring Western Michigan University research and service efforts on the topics of autism and mobility will … The free public sessions last until 11:30 a.m. The Discovery Symposium on Autism will take place in 1040-50 … include workshops, a recognition luncheon and an afternoon awards ceremony. Related article Event highlights teaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45421

Autism is focus of new graduate education specialization

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… of Arts in Special Education. It will consist of 36 credit hours of coursework related to the teaching of autistic … to provide research and treatment. Recently, it was announced that the University is collaborating with … will integrate practicum students and provide consultation services. Directing the center will be Lloyd Peterson, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/371

ROTC event to memorialize Capt. Russell, award scholarship

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… ROTC event to memorialize Capt. Russell, award scholarship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … who was killed in Afghanistan, and plans to hold a memorial service for him Tuesday, March 20. Russell, a lifelong … in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. A fallen soldier ceremony for Russell is planned for 3 p.m. Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/242

John D. Grace obituary

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… a retired Western Michigan University faculty member, died May 21 due to complications following a fall. He was 79. Grace joined the WMU faculty in 1969 and retired in … 1997 as professor emeritus of geosciences after 27 years of service to the University. His work was featured in dozens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/693