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Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity
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… team is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not often the student-athletes get a chance to show off … houses for families in need. "It's a grind for sure, but nothing beats giving back," says Zaire Barnes , a defensive … and computer information systems major from Mundelein, Illinois. "So, we're out here working in the heat, but we love …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389
Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery
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… She also started using her training in mindfulness knowledge, “because I had the background and knew that there … offered that addressed emotional recovery.” The mindfulness not only helped Gray but also the nurses who were caring for … feeling calm, having less fear—whether it is about having another stroke or health issues—and feeling a sense of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
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… student's passion to help others Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nora Guensche loads food into a car to deliver for Meals on … people take for granted. Western Michigan University alumna Nora Guensche got a firsthand look at the need in the … taking time to care about and understand one another's struggles and problems helps us connect." Moments like that are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty
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… Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty Submitted by Deanne Puca on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's visit to WMU … located in Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. A suggested donation of $15 per guest is requested. Tickets may …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915
Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink
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… to her scholarship at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.” When it comes … these proud WMU alumnae did so much for and with one another. “At Margaret’s funeral, someone I’d never met told …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480
Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new
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… is set to be complete in August 2022. And hey, did you know it will feature a brewpub ? The concrete is getting a … for students . Have you seen the latest additions to the dinosaur park behind Lee Honors College near Rood Hall? Get excited, an even bigger dino is on the way! Check out the new Aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100
Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board
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… in summer camps on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local … Altschul and Kim Buchholz , planned and facilitated the no-fee camp held at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation . This year, campers created plans and built scale …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541
WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement
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… 1,300 degrees during summer commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … from 31 countries. Those attending commencement should note that backpacks of any kind are strictly prohibited in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571
Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace
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… And anyone who has been on a series of Zoom calls knows that these rituals have been dramatically impacted by … to come into the office—and need a reason to since they now realize they can work effectively remotely. Using office … recognize their emotion as not just their own, but as bigger than themselves. When leaders speak about these shared …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170
WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times
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… 100 schools for veterans by Military Times Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012