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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up For A Weekly Update March 2018 opportunities Thursday, March 1 CELCIS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45285

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… a step further in her environmental policy course, giving upper-level Western Michigan University students the … and what I need to be speaking to them about. It opened up this new door for me to what I want to be doing and … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… during a composing session. In December, he linked up with friend and Bronco alumnus Yakiv Tvietinskyi , who … Jazz Composer Award, he recorded his first solo album a couple of weeks ago. It features some of WMU's world-class … , piano professor Matthew Fries and a string quartet made up of current students and alumni. The album should be ready …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… to express themselves Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with … to life. Participants at the day program were able to design, create and sell their artwork at the Kalamazoo Art … , shop supervisor for the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation , who cuts the varying sizes of foam …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … of more than 6,500 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … Matthew T. Bracey of Plymouth, Michigan. Integrated supply management— Jordan S. Berning of Battle Creek, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219

Shelley S. Grant obituary

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… S. Grant Shelley S. Grant, a former manager of building support services in the Department of Facilities Management … the University. During her WMU career, she worked her way up the facilities management ranks. By 2002-03, she had been named manager of building support services in that department's building custodial and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26321

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … on Tuesday, Nov. 15 . Mills was orphaned at age 12 and grew up in poverty on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South … only American to ever bring home gold in that race, and his upset win has been called one of the greatest moments in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Flu shots available at the WMU Student Center Nov. 8 and 9

Sindecuse Health Center

… including high-dose shots available for those 65 and up. Students A student drop-in clinic is planned for … are available every weekday at the health center for updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccinations. These can be given at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73259

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara … grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , director of service learning, … foundational trust and relationships before even picking up a camera. In Mukhongo's fall 2024 class, Digital Video …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

WMU goes all in to promote student success

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… in 2017. Montgomery challenged faculty and staff to come up with ideas for building a stronger sense of belonging and … Western, we’ll make WMU a campus of choice,” says Monica Liggins-Abrams , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us to show a significant gain in the retention of new first-year and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644