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Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … dinner that includes the presentation of regional awards and scholarships for 2017. Called "Celebrating the … exemplary program. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Dr. Fanny Tabares , a retiree from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted … closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11.  … a perfect fit. “I went into teaching to provide a personal service and help people reach their potential. The cool …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… will take over as its director, effective Jan 3, 2017 . She was selected to lead the nationally known initiative after a … of the Center for Fostering Success. "The search committee was impressed by Ronicka's well-rounded experience at WMU, … equipping our students and strengthening our program services to ensure increased graduation rates for students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research

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… vice president for research. Obare, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1 , has a long track record of attracting … serve WMU in this important role," says Obare. "I look forward to working with our faculty, staff and students and … program, serving as a University administrator, providing service to federal granting agencies, and holding leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed … Rachel Tuit visiting the Nyungwe National Forest in Rwanda, January 2019 The 2019 graduate of Grand Rapids … the way, she met a "WASP," a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots who flew civilian missions during World War …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry

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… The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness was founded some 10 years ago with the goal of promoting … the quality of the proposal. In essence, it's going to be a service to the field to increase the capacity of people to … findings, both negative and positive, are reported. "We want to assemble a huge database," Spybrook says. Rollout of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721

Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny

College of Aviation

… Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny … College of Aviation. Grandfather Richard Matteson was a radio operator aboard a B-17, the four-engine Flying … were the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds , the military service's precision-flight teams that, unknown to them as …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/matteson

Featured Graduates

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy

… 2022 A little about myself: My name is Isabel Barajas. I was born and raised in Holland, MI, where I am lucky enough … hiking, sudoku, and card games. During college, I was fortunate enough to be on the E-board for the Latino … I have secured a position with Bethany Christian Services and will continue my fight for at risk youth as a …

https://wmich.edu/mlkacademy/graduates

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess Submitted by … Clinics will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. … March 12; and noon to midnight Sunday, March 13. The Swain Education, Maybee Music and Dance, and Archives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30367