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Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II
News
… Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II Submitted by Erin Flynn on A memorial in Walwood Hall honors more than 1,400 Western students, … who served in World War II. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—United States service members put their lives on the line for their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830
Child and Family Development
Academics
… work with on-the-job training in a child care, human service or nonprofit organization. You will independently … skills and serve the community. During meetings and service projects, you will network and learn about career … Early childhood educators Family educators Family service field associates Family specialists Parent educators …
https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/child-development
Mary Eleanor (Mariel) Neu obituary
News
… , associate professor emerita of art, died Nov. 15 . She was 76. Neu joined the staff in 1968 and retired in 2004 after 36 years of service. She devoted her life to teaching and inspiring creativity in others. The Mattawan, Michigan, resident prepared numerous students for their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36579
Nominations and Additional Supporting Material
Make a Difference Awards
… Material The Western Michigan University Make a Difference award is reserved for Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA … or staff member who deserves to be honored for outstanding service to WMU, use one of the options below to nominate them for a semiannual award or provide more information for their consideration as …
https://wmich.edu/makeadifference/nominations
R. Luanne Stroup obituary
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… Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 19 . She was 86. Stroup was a buyer in the purchasing department of Logistical Services. She joined WMU's staff in 1968 and retired in 1986 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4400
Youth and Community Development
Academics
… prepare students for effective practice in a range of human service roles and settings. Recent WMU graduates with degrees in child development and services are working as: Child, youth and family extension … Sexuality educators Among the public and private human service organizations and agencies they work for are: …
https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/youth-community
Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research
W Magazine
… of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, … and offers a way to achieve net-zero goals while continuing industrial activities that are hard to decarbonize,” says … federal grant backed by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration—are experiencing firsthand the …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director
News
… to expand OLLI at WMU." Martini notes the search committee was focused on finding someone who would be able to increase … fall welcome, first-year seminar, transfer student services and foundation scholars. Before that, … Science in applied behavioral analysis, a Master of Arts in industrial organizational psychology and a doctoral degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789
Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition
Dining Services
… Kimchi. The nationwide contest invites non-commercial food-service operation employees to create an original dish … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering more global …
https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0
WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship
News
… ROTC program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco pride is honoring the service of a Western Michigan University student veteran. … veterans who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service … Hat Trick—OHT—is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011