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George M. Dennison obituary

News

… Jan. 3 due to complications from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was 81. Dennison came to WMU in 1987 and left in 1990 to … He made a significant impact during his three years of service to WMU, then went on to become the longest serving … for the university. Student enrollment increased nearly 50 percent to nearly 15,000 in 2009 and new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37202

A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability CONTACT: Molly Goaley Fish … The Great Lakes are the signature of a perfect Michigan summer, and on a hot June day, the ideal location for WMU … HABs, or huge blooms of toxic sludge that make the lake nearly impassible for boats. To make matters worse, the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/freshwater

Coordinator International Student Events

Human Resources

… logistics, manages communication with various departments, and ensures a smooth onboarding experience for new … with event coordinating, project management or student services. Experience with planning, implementing programs … processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Ability to learn and utilize technology platforms. …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/011045

Frank R. Olenchak obituary

News

… , an internationally known education researcher and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 24 . He was 88. Olenchak joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired … and professional development after more than 17 years of service to the University. He initially was appointed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Joseph Reish

Lee Honors College

… the Legacy of Dr. Joseph Reish Dr. Joseph Reish (1944-2023) was a beloved professor of French, an accomplished Dean of … University, and the Kalamazoo community at large. For his numerous accomplishments within and outside the institution, … Dr. Reish was the recipient of the 2015 WMU Distinguished Service Award, established in 1980 to honor “careers that …

https://wmich.edu/honors/reish

Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards

News

… Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The award committee invites additional comments in support of any of the semi-annual award winners. … Mitchell Beare , Bernhard Center Debra Bitterman , Dining Services - Bernhard Café and Market Jean Bowsky-Verschoof , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6857

WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch

News

… County, bringing the Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety and four other police departments' … Merlo says. "The campus community will still get excellent service, with some improvements." Merlo says that the new … emergency calls or texts made on cellphones from being forwarded from one department to another. And nonemergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803

Aviation at WMU - 75 Years and Counting!

College of Aviation

… about the history of aviation.  75 years ago aviation was barely an industry; at worst – a fad, at best – the next … a two-year, non-degree curriculum in Vocational Aviation Mechanics.  As the first instructor of the new program, … mechanics program and the pilot training initiative, which was sponsored by the federal government and included the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/75years

Rory Murphy

Planning, Design and Construction

… Office (269) 387-8542 Send an email Location 1525 Campus Services Building, Mail Stop 5313 Mailing address Facilities Management Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/directory/murphy-rory

Veterans Day Breakfast

Military and Veterans Affairs

… Ken Franks 387-0742 Email for more information Please join Merze Tate College, the Office of Military and Veterans Services, and the Student Veterans of America for a Veterans … Center beginning at 9 a.m.  All Veteran (those with prior service and those currently-serving) students, staff and …

https://wmich.edu/events/73195