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Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… continues to grapple with the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as racial injustice, … come from different countries, and to see their struggle is what motivates us to continue to further our education in … on campus is extremely tight-knit. She's found tremendous support and opportunities for growth in LSA. "If it wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… junior Olivia Bainbridge learned how to keep her eye on the goal. Coming to Western Michigan University, she transferred … motivated. There’s always a different interest to pursue. “What excites me most for business law is the diversity in … This will decrease procrastination and offer more free time as well as less stress," she says. "Create a balanced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

International student finds dynamic new dimensions in IT career field

Haworth College of Business

… is growing professionally almost as quickly as his field does. Originally from Noakhali, Bangladesh, the senior … has deepened my understanding of data structures, algorithms and database management, which is essential for my … me develop a balanced approach toward problem-solving and time management; these skills are vital in any professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73784

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… many of their Landscape Services peers as well as Kari Montgomery, WMU's first lady. pollinator house presentation by … In addition, native plants that bloom at varying times have been reintroduced on the campus' more than 113 … stems, pine cones, chicken wire, bricks and old wood. "What started out as a little tiny spark really inspired us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… Wallace; Dr. Celeste Shelton-Harris, r ecipient of the Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award; and Terri Benton-Ollie. … it gives us the time to gather together and celebrate the good work that particular individuals do, but that the colleges as a whole completes and does."  One award the college is particularly excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533

Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium

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… responsible for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. Canadian Brass is made up of five … musicality, each player possesses the creativity, good humor and love of performing that is the ensemble's … or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is required at the time of pickup. Group discounts are available at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43913

College financial aid options explained at free event

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… Western Michigan University Sunday, Feb. 14 , for College Goal Sunday and to learn how to maximize their financial aid … being held around the state as part of the MI College Goal effort, is open to everyone thinking about attending college, regardless of age. What to bring Volunteers from the University's Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30202

Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives

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… losing his identity after an amputation because he can't do what he loves anymore. "The more I was involved, the more I … a master's in electrical engineering. He is developing algorithms that extract the cardiovascular metrics from the … who has also been heavily involved in CASSS during his time at Western. He's building an Android application for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303

Hypnotist plays 'Mind Games' at the Bernhard Center

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… audience members steer the course of the show by voting on what they want to see happen on stage. "Mind Games" … stage hypnotism from a whole new angle. Ramsay is a two-time graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/270

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Why you should get yours

Haworth College of Business

… , Western Michigan University's director of the Center for Supply Chain, is providing students with a valuable … Edward Lewis , of Dexter, Michigan, a junior studying supply chain management at WMU Haworth, completed the March … improvement and principles of Lean Six Sigma. I can apply what I learned to school projects, and it will enhance my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75341