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Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at the Walt Disney Family Museum in … Tremblay. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the … the trip is offered as part of a course in WMU's Lee Honors College's Study in the States program. Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… ranging from medieval herbal medicine and military technology to Norse mythology. Attendees will include professional … by a talkback—an opportunity to ask questions and share knowledge among the audience and performers. Exhibition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

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… Earth Day celebration set for April 20 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the third straight … The 2019 Kalamazoo Earth Day Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 , at Bronson Park. This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU

College of Education and Human Development

… Lee, Smith and Erhardt spell out WMU at a temple. "I had no idea what they were speaking in the music video, but I … says Smith. "And then a couple of years later I found another music video, but this time I knew that it was K-Pop … in the language was limited to ordering items off a menu. Now she feels more confident in having conversations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died … for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the … "With all of these experiences I've gotten, I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… garden initiative motivates the masses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alexa Hempel, Lexus Lawlor, Joshua … won the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact , is an innovative app dedicated to bridging the equity gap in home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… or a forensic anthropologist," says Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Tourism. It's also ominous and indicative of a more dire dilemma: Weather extremes … this point because of what we've done to our climate, and now we're seeing the effects of it." While it's not uncommon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … 50 military veterans. Those attending commencement should note that backpacks of any kind are strictly prohibited in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four staff … there to help when needed, offer advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

Sindecuse Health Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine

Sindecuse Health Center

… by appointment or on a drop-in basis during two November events. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sindecuse Health … will be administered during two planned drop-in clinics in November. The quadrivalent vaccine protects against four … and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Two drop-in clinics have been set up in November: Employees may receive a flu shot at the Benefits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42193