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WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… exercises at WMU. Montgomery will present a total of 1,734 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,260 at the bachelor's level, 443 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Student awarded scholarships from pulp and paper organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and is pictured with Deanna Durham, TAPPICON’s Woman of the Year, and Maja Mejsner, TAPPI’s Women in Industry … Ownby  has received $2,000 in scholarships from TAPPI, a professional organization focusing on technical aspects of the … for my education,” says Ownby. “TAPPI offers me many valuable opportunities to network with other industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68502

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… Clinics, Sindecuse Health Center, the Student Academy of Audiology and hearing solutions company Phonak. … silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates isn't exactly music to the ears, but it's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

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… Western Michigan University. Externally funded awards, much of them for research, pushed the grant total for the 2014-15 fiscal year past $35 million, an increase of nearly $8 million over the previous year. The grant total in June, the last month of the University fiscal year, came in at $3.7 million. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716

Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… Puca on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Retired professional basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will visit the campus of Western Michigan University in March, the day after a … Ballroom on WMU's East Campus. It will focus on Chapter 1 of Abdul-Jabbar's book, which is a collection of essays on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38206

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Community Partnerships

… Initiatives are arrangements that do not fit into one of the other engagement categories. These arrangements: … or unit. Examples: volunteering, contract work, professional consulting, tabling, sponsored research project … Government Relations Marketing and Strategic Communication Office of the President Research and Innovation Student …

https://wmich.edu/community/geomap/other

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… and several industry partners celebrated the startup of technology that will allow for the development and testing of new paper types, as well as another plant to certify … Facilities on the WMU Parkview Campus now house a one-of-a-kind in North America pilot-scale multi-ply paper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

Three students win scholarships through Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Photo Contest

College of Arts and Sciences

… undergraduate students have won scholarships in support of their studies overseas through the college’s Study Abroad … abroad. The 2019 winners were selected by the College of Arts and Sciences’ deans. They include: Winners First … Dunedin, New Zealand Photo Info: Lauren LaLonde at the peak of Gertrude's Saddle, overlooking Milford Sound. Third Place …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/advising/studyabroad/photo-contest/2019-photo-contest

Weekly campus United Way drawings continue as book drive surpasses goal

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… Way Book-It drive. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Those vying for a prize of $30,000 toward the purchase of a new car have until Friday, Nov. 10 , to donate to … Way campaign. Pledge forms must be received at the WMU Office of the President, Western Michigan University, 1903 W …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43733

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of outreach. "I think this Mental Health Week can really be the spark that ignites the sense of community at Western that we always had and really get it … with therapy dogs and dancing with friends at Zumba to professional panel discussions, a number of events are planned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584