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Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award

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… Midea, a Wixom native, has always been comfortable with. "I've really grown as a person at WMU, in ways I never … biggest thing it did for me is give me credibility as a young choreographer who just graduated from college," says … in Seattle. "People are taking me more seriously. It really can take years to build a network of people and to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188

Sports Medicine Clinic invites campus community to drop-in events

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… answer questions, and no appointment is needed. Ask about your own training aches and pains, or learn how through a sports medicine approach to treatment you can return from an injury back to activity as soon as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9351

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… author KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If Lesley Ware could speak with her "tweenage" self, her advice might be something like: Embrace your uniqueness, proudly display your inner fashionista and … school being a realm where a quirky style and uniqueness can be woefully underappreciated, Ware remembers thinking, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… at the matriculation ceremony in 2018. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With fall classes on the horizon, Kalamazoo's mayor is … University community back to town. "We are glad that you are here," says Bobby Hopewell . "Students and WMU in … a master's degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Are you an anime aficionado ? Psyched about STEM careers ? Or … world, RSOs are a fantastic way for students to connect with the University and to grow as leaders, teammates, and … give students a chance to identify areas where they can thrive. "It's a great way to make friends. It's a great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… by launching a new Carbon Neutrality Committee, charged with researching and developing a long-range plan to reduce … and commitment via a Carbon Neutrality Committee, we can strengthen our contributions to reducing emissions and … carbon footprint in half by the year 2030. Taking such an aggressive approach, however, does not come without costs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

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… opportunities,” says Allhoff. The program, a collaboration with the Alaska Business Development Center, is also an … at Linden Grove Middle School in Kalamazoo, encouraging young students to normalize random acts of kindness. Western … kindness and making someone smile are all things that can support the mental health of a community,” says Bundon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich—In a year marked by significant competition among nonprofit initiatives, one small but … helped children and families navigate trauma and stress with greater resilience. Backed by research and driven by … to be delivered, free of charge, to Kalamazoo County youth undergoing developmental trauma assessments, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore … “Being an engineering student does not have to mean you have no social life or cannot hold a job,” she says. “I know students hear this a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… life. In Rozlin Opolka's case, it gave her a blank canvas to paint a new vision of her future. Initially intent … program also gave her the space to cultivate connections with her peers and expand herself creatively. Opolka's … tailored to areas of study and interest. "It really impacts your view of the world and your view of art. At the end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508