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In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… In Memoriam, summer 2026 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Alumni … BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … , BS ’96, Sept. 26, 2025, Vicksburg, MI Joseph Andrew Snearline , BA ’97, Dec. 8, 2025, Denver, CO Shirley Ann …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

All Life is Learning - March 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Western Michigan University’s - Office of Faculty Development, Graduate College, and the Signature Program, OLLI will … be facilitated by a doctoral level graduate student who was accepted into the newly developed pilot Graduate … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/march-2022

INSPIRE Magazine - Research Edition 2023

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… INSPIRE Magazine - Research Edition 2023 Home Give to the college Other editions Contact us Renowned … development program associate at Rockwell Automation, was awarded funding from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/inspire2023

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool Submitted by Chris Hybels on Allison … for the summer and I needed a job to pay rent, but I also wanted experience in my field. And through Broncos Lead, JDI … are able to apply knowledge in practical settings in ways that confirm their passion for their careers with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

News

… as an aerospace engineer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a mechanical-minded undergrad with stars in her eyes to a … she'll be joining the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. She credits  Dr. Kristina Lemmer , … in 2013 without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is … groves and fishing villages is Moria Refugee Camp, an encampment where some 15,000 people fleeing from war, terrorism …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

News

… solutions company Phonak. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Rattling silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates isn't exactly music to the ears, … it all now at his Dining Services job after receiving some new hardware: high-tech hearing aids. "They make me feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU

News

… Linda Treija on "Generations of Latvian Artists in North America: Similarities and Differences." A 3:15 p.m. talk by … Livonian Polish and Russian rule, the Republic of Latvia was established on Nov. 18, 1918, when it broke away and … from Russia in the aftermath of World War I. In 1944, near the end of World War II, Russia again invaded Latvia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… partnering to offer this event in-person for the first time.  “The main purpose is to let students learn about … assist more than 1,170 international students on campus and nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner institutions in China and Taiwan.   The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

News

… brush piles in the Kleinstuck Preserve are to be burned near the corner of Chevy Chase Boulevard and Edgemoor … conditions are not conducive for a burn yet this spring semester, the next window of opportunity will be this coming … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596