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Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

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… community rose up to support each other and find new ways to create and connect. See how broncos adapted "When I … , undergraduate public health program coordinator. "(It was) all of the loss and angst and hope and frustration and … health program, and it made me think, 'Okay, I do have the type of skills and experiences employers are looking for.'" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during WMU's annual Fall Convocation  Friday, Sept. 20 … through my peers and various student organizations of the type of support that Diana Hernández provides for so many," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference … be of service to our community? It could be through some type of mentoring or pipelining of young people who are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a Distinguished Faculty Scholar award , the highest annual honor WMU bestows on faculty … across his hand. What's more, this creature is the type of leech that sucks blood for nourishment (Jellies will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of … in 1963. The Velvelettes pose for a picture inside a residence hall on Western's campus in the early 1960s. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Month —6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, … of Flags at the WMU Homecoming game —noon to 1 p.m. at Waldo Stadium, hosted by the Haenicke Institute of Global … together to celebrate and reconnect. Admission is $45 per person; Registration required.  Monday, October 8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the … students divide into groups and address “Sophie’s Choice”-type hypotheticals, he says, referring to the 1982 fictional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… on The new class of scholars were chosen from the 845 students who begin classes this fall. KALAMAZOO, … fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … that studies global subjects and participates in quiz bowl-type competitions. She and her junior council team made it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … consulting in Asian markets. His interest in that type of career developed during his economics studies and … and a half, earning RA of the Year honors, and has been a residence halls office manager for the past two and a half …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … shortage of nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities located in Health … for the TRiO Student Success Program and has worked in the residence hall system as a resident assistant for the past …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421