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Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… failures. With instructor Dr. Christopher Tremblay , the group embarked in July on a cross-country journey following in … states to visit key locations marking some of the most significant moments in Disney's life, from birth to death. … very versatile, and every type of student takes something away," he says of the course in its fifth year. "We also meet …

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

Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to right are Mario Camilo Lizardo, Neha Sawant, Dr. Guadalupe Perez, Sara Cacares, Carin Garcia and Dr. Mert Atilhan. … on the same line of work that made the water process even better and more economical by implementing new filters,” … and paper engineering. “Our long-term goal is to come up with scalable and sustainable solutions to long-pressing …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/faculty-students-wmu-develop-novel-sustainable-method-treating-pollutants

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… A sous chef in the Bernhard Center, he's been whipping up culinary creations at Western Michigan University for 12 … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … partnership is a wonderful solution where students are better fed and landfills contain less food waste." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

Journalist, activist Gloria Steinem to speak on campus

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… women to read that was controlled by women. Steinem will sign copies of her newest book, "My Life on the Road," … groundswell of voices currently advocating for a safe and supportive environment in which to study, work, live and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27969

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… engagement at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor found support and community in the Fine … just so grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment … like in-hall advising and study groups. "Our goal is to design a supportive, robust community—something that equally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to the students,” explains Roberts. “Through policy change, uplifting student voices, and providing feedback, WSA has … and I decided to take the project in a less conventional way. While most other groups did research-based projects, … I can be a part of those programs,” says Roberts. “Each design and program are going to come with its own challenges, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships up to $5,000 to support students of limited financial means to participate in … broadens the student populations that study abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise be able to …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Homecoming Campus Classic features new 5K course

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… if registered before Thursday, Oct. 10. After that and up until the day of the race, the price is an additional $5. … drew about 1,800 participants last year. New 5K course Up Western Avenue to West Michigan Avenue Up West Michigan … 10 free campus parking permits also will be given away. Participants must be present at the post-race drawing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9756

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… March. But that doesn't mean there won't be bumps along the way as parents, teachers and students adjust. Expert faculty … in families with multiple children, but having a designated space for learning can improve engagement as well. … say, 'Go to town.' We break it down. We start with the alphabet, we start with sounds, we start to identify and make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Tickets still available for Demetri Martin comedy show

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… are still available for Demetri Martin's stand-up comedy show at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Western … "Important Things with Demetri Martin." He released a stand-up CD/DVD, "These are Jokes," which was released by Comedy … Programs office at (269) 387-2118. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 2, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/205