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Celebrating 50 years of empowerment through literacy

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… transforms lives and strengthens our society,” says  Michael Evans , KLC executive director. Lisa Garcia , Western’s … skills, job opportunities and basic skills, and other services that empower individuals to reach their full …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/2024-adult-literacy-research-training-symposium

Dr. David Houghton

Political Science

… in the 1974. He took his role as professor seriously and was always willing to help students succeed.  He served as … law, and business. He received the Distinguished Service Award for designing and directing two internship …

https://wmich.edu/politics/houghton

Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 11 . She was 79. Rey, of Kalamazoo, came to WMU in 1965 and retired in 2006 after 41 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, … serving for several years as an office associate in what was then the Department of Health, Physical Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… of Pennsylvania. The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree that will be planted. Tree … program, hold an Arbor Day observance and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this … healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship was definitely something I wasn't expecting. It was very … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… School of Social Work celebrates Whitney Young Day. Dr. Michael Reisch , the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of … of the Bernhard Center. The event also will honor student award recipients and is free and open to the public. About … in his name to recognize students whose scholarship and service follow the ideals he represented. Whitney Young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nicholas … E. Harik , associate professor emeritus of economics, was changed from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Staff … Human Development, 10 years, effective Aug. 31, 2012 Michael E. Osborn , maintenance roofer, Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719

Graduate College selects inaugural faculty fellows

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… Drs. Jon R. Adams and Louann Bierlein Palmer began their service as 2013 fellows at the start of the spring semester. … courses. A 2007 nominee for the WMU Distinguished Teaching Award, Adams came to WMU as a visiting faculty member in … a confluence of studies in American representations of war, gender and masculinity, and American culture. He is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4126