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Former chair of special education, Joseph Eisenbach, dies June 25

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… Former chair of special education, Joseph Eisenbach, dies June 25 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Joseph J. … died June 25 , in Kalamazoo. He was 92. Eisenbach joined the Department of Special Education in 1961 and retired in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25700

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… University will receive more than $3.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education to use the unique … access and degree completion for underrepresented, underprepared or low-income students. The new grant is one of a small … Michigan University is in a unique position to help find what additional barriers to success exist for students, once …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

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of Pi," will be on campus Oct. 23. KALAMAZOO—Members of the public are invited to join Western Michigan University as it turns … The critically acclaimed novel is starring in the 2014-15 University Common Read . The common read officially begins …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race

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… Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race … , and is part of a weekend of cycling activities.  This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and it will include state … events include a women's clinic at the BTR Park slated for 5:45 to 8 p.m. and men's clinic from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25345

WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint

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… WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint … on WMU's College of Aviation KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting during their April 22 meeting, Western Michigan University trustees … campus. Purchase price of the hangar, which is located at 165 N. Helmer Road, is $400,000. The growing college will use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23356

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … Russ Kavalhuna’s annual performance review will be among the items considered by the WMU Board of Trustees when it meets at noon on Thursday, June 25 , in the Heritage Hall ballroom. Other items on the agenda …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/western-michigan-university-board-trustees-meets-thursday-june-25-2026

School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

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… (not verified) on C. Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music will present … of Michigan and was a professor of music at WMU for 45 years. He was the recipient of over 100 grants, awards and … from first note to last." As a pianist, Curtis-Smith appeared as a soloist in recitals at the National Gallery and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

Assessment at WMU

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… We're here to help. Review our new resource library, or the Assessment Toolkit for on-demand resources. Or, contact … assist you. Assessment Toolkit We hope you enjoyed the 2025 Measures of Success Series! Thank you to everyone who was … is located on the 4th floor of Ellsworth Hall, and we are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We can …

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Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Book shelves line the walls in Siebert's home office. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … considers Siebert a mentor. "He learned at a very early age what power was, what corruption was, what racism was." … a profound impact on his life, and he has dedicated his career to studying the relationship of religion to secular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

Leaves and Absences from Work: University Convenience Leave of Absence

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… Leaves and Absences from Work: University Convenience Leave of Absence Policies and Procedures Manual Section 13 … In an effort to facilitate staff reduction with the least negative impact on the University and its … (i.e., to reduce paid staff at times when they can be spared). In such cases, the University will pay the employer …

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