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Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… Cinema refillable popcorn buckets as Sangren Plaza bustles with activity—it's a sight we haven't seen since before … off the festivities with a welcome followed by the ROTC Cannon Crew firing off a ceremonial blast from Boomer the … (RSOs) have registered booths for Bronco Bash. Whether you're interested in getting active on the dodgeball court, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

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

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Mich.—Building an understanding of different cultures can be entertaining as well as informative, and that's why … traditional cuisines prepared by international students with assistance from WMU Dining Services. Members of the … of cultures," group member Yuleisy Suriel Pena says. "When you experience Dominican culture, you are experiencing an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… has struggled to flourish here. “That was the challenge. Can we take one of, arguably, the poorest soil sites on … Very soon after the orchard took root, the area was alive with several species of bees, butterflies and other insects. … to educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

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… economy won't happen overnight, and it comes with significant caveats. "Roughly one-third of the U.S. … "That's the worst in two centuries, actually. When you look at the prior declines in the economy, there are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747

WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition

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… for the Magna Student Innovation Challenge coinciding with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. … The competition was open to students in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Over 1,000 students applied by submitting … The idea was to get rid of the dashboard completely so your speedometer and all those things are on your windshield …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131

Jillian Michaels brings inspirational show to Miller Auditorium

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… at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 , as part of her Maximize Your Life Tour. Purchase tickets online: … personal live experience that provides the audience with the tools and motivation to harness potential, … at Miller Auditorium are on sale now and start at $25. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14264

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… followed by a metallic clanging that fills a silent gym. Young athletes crane their heads to follow the noise, before … potential and learn how to adapt sports so that they can participate when they return to their own communities.  … Michigan University. "Our philosophy is we take students with visual impairments from the sidelines to the goal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… presentation The innovative study, "Use of Storytelling with Virtual Reality to Improve Cultural Awareness among … students to lead these tours, and eye-opening for American students" says Shah. "You see three or four people commuting on a motorcycle. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851

Funding available for small businesses to support hiring interns

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… education network means Southwest Michigan businesses can get funding to help them hire WMU student interns in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14572