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Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… ready to make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research … early on. As a child, he was fascinated by medication and how it worked within the human body, and he was always … trust and the grace to make mistakes, they really go very far. And that is my experience; I was trusted and I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kendall Soto KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get ready to … Mac and Cheese Festival . According to Soto, Tots & Taps is going to be one of the most exciting events yet. "There's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others

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… Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nora Guensche … on Wheels. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Access to a nutritious meal is something many people take for granted. Western Michigan … had no idea the impact it would have on her.  "I never knew how many people were so passionate and caring about their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331

Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored

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… Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The … April 14 , in 157 Bernhard Center. The University community is invited to attend the event, which recognizes the spring … services Tammi Smith , College of Arts and Sciences advising Debbie Uldriks , Haenicke Institute Mariann Vorva , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14739

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

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… World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress Submitted by … on the reception of the classics and a virtual talent show. View the program . It is not the traditional format for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

One Stop offers convenient service to students

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… One Stop offers convenient service to students Submitted by … will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with … to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20683

Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs

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… Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs Submitted by … them grow their innovative business ideas. Starting Gate is a new student business accelerator that will test … Starting Gate's fall cohort should visit wmich.edu/startinggate and submit applications by Sept. 6 . Four student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

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… biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jovanny Ruiz-Alavez is a natural caregiver. It's a quality he leaned into as a … hard to focus on your grades when you're thinking about how your dad's doing, how your siblings are doing and also … the scholarship in 2017. "It really changed the route I was going in terms of my academic life and my personal life as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981

International Contemporary Ensemble to perform on campus

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… International Contemporary Ensemble to perform on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Hall on Western Michigan University's campus. The concert is presented by the Bullock Performance Institute and is part of the New Sounds Festival. The performance will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5694

Food marketing student first to complete advanced category management certification

Haworth College of Business

… Food marketing student first to complete advanced category management certification … majoring in food and consumer package goods marketing, is the first individual in the industry to complete the … certification.    “I now have a greater understanding of how on-shelf strategy impacts the food and beverage industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70932