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Student veterans find place to grow, thrive at WMU

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… civilian and college life. "OMVA is the greatest resource you could have (as a veteran)," says Patrick McConnell , an … strip in Edwardsburg. I've been flying since I was little with him." Service, it seems, is also in Duck's blood. His … here, because if you combine teamwork with leadership you can get groups organized," he says, "I know there's no way I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56507

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to fetch water, … “The way I saw it throughout my entire childhood, my young adulthood and even through college, was that I was … seen pumping water at a well. In Samburu, water collection can differ by region — some areas have access to nearby …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

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

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… Michigan University students begins  Thursday, Aug. 27 , with new health and safety protocols, more virtual events … Return Plan . "Our main goal is to ensure that students can move onto campus, get acclimated to the different safety … Welcome schedule   on the Student Transitions website. "Your academic departments are here to help you," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739

First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… takes a huge amount of weight off my shoulders! I can now spend my senior year focusing on school, friends, … Serra - $1,000 Ethan Stoltz - $1,000 ET Townsend - $1,000 "With the help of this scholarship to pay for my tuition, I … act makes this a safer world for us all to live in. Thank you all for doing your part!" Students, faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… to cold weather a bus service will be available. Marchers can walk to the Bernhard Center from Kanley Chapel and board … day of service and to celebrate the MLK holiday with local performers. Sponsors include Bronson Healthcare … 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Presentation of Dr. Lewis Walker Youth Social Justice Award Winners at 7 p.m. during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

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

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

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… April 5 , via distance education except for programs with hands-on instruction. Residence halls close at  7 p.m.  … remainder of the spring semester and summer sessions, which you can  view on the online schedule . For emergencies only, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

Haley Jackson is the heart of human resources

Haworth College of Business

… corner of the mitten. “Starting college for the first time can be a scary and lonely experience in the beginning but … a collaborative endeavor and gaining the confidence to work with others is a crucial skill she has been refining since … system and a resource for the employees,” she says. “You must manage a delicate balance of doing what is best for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70034