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WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies Submitted by Anonymous (not … food and packaging industries, died on Monday, Jan. 19 . He was 56. Joel Kendrick Kendrick was named operations manager … converters and paper mills attain recycling certification. Services A gathering of family and friends will be held from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

John O. Norman obituary

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… emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died April 27 . He was 68. Norman joined the WMU faculty in 1989 and retired in 2017 after 27 years of service to the University. He taught Russian and Soviet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46741

Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association

College of Education and Human Development

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alum was sworn in as the next president of the  Michigan American … as the president," says Dubina. "It has been such a rewarding experience to revitalize the chapter since it has been … continue serving as the director of advising and career services at Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor. She has …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… Michael Cathcart , of Bay City, Michigan. Cathcart, 31, died Nov. 14. He most recently served as a senior engineer … at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cathcart earned several awards during his military career, including four Bronze … to serve in the Special Forces in 2007. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

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… announced here:   WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations . WMU emergency information … the conditions   When outdoors in subfreezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a scarf, … Before, During and After webpage and the National Weather Service’s Cold Weather Safety webpage .   Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients … systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … completed several credits already during his military service, Fischer was able to jump right into his program at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… recognized at international conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Clifford Mensah KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … student Clifford Aidoo-Mensah , M.S.’24, received an Outstanding Student Paper Award at the annual Institute of … engineering management, chaired the Decision Analytics for Service and Supply Chain Optimization tracks. Adam Lecznar , …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

Anna Popkova

School of Communication

… International political and strategic communication Media and foreign affairs (with focus on Russia-U.S. relations) Non-state actors in public diplomacy Anna Popkova is an Associate Professor at Western … the importance of linking theory and practice. In her service-learning course on public relations campaigns, …

https://wmich.edu/communication/directory/popkova

CAS Welcomes New Faculty Members

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the College of Arts and Sciences. They represent the renewal and sustainability of the liberal arts at WMU. Each individual joining the ranks of faculty in the College of Arts … that will enhance WMU's teaching, learning, discovery and service missions. These faculty members join 16 schools, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/2014-new-faculty

Shirley Bach obituary

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… philosophy and internationally recognized authority on biomedical ethics, died in Kalamazoo Feb. 13 . She was 86. Bach came to WMU as an instructor and researcher in … degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Services A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322