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WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service
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… WMU's Annual Make a Difference Award for 2012-13. The award is the highest honor the University bestows specifically on … Café and Market Jill Hamilton , coordinator of transfer admissions in the Office of Admissions Gracie K. Mae , dining … employees. She is very responsive when asked for her suggestions on how to enhance business or the customer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757
Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion
College of Arts and Sciences
… Ashlyn Kuersten 's voicemail and inbox. Everyone, it seems, is interested in her Cold Case Program —a first-of-its-kind … on the horizon. Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten "I never expected all this media attention!" says Kuersten, the program's director … of Sociology's Criminal Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
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… mental health advocacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cass Davis helped create a space where students can be authentically … in Sindecuse Health Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cass Davis dances around melodies with ease, belting out Beyonce … and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821
New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs
Student Affairs
… Boot on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Invisible Need Project transitioned this fall to Essential Needs, a name change that more … or having interactions with students who were struggling, and it seemed at the time like isolated pockets of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
W Magazine
… complete about 450 tax returns in 10 days—the most accomplished during the volunteer program’s 10 years. “This is a great resume builder that students have been able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 , in the … and Municipal Employees’ Union. Also on the board's agenda is a personnel report. The meeting will also be accessible by livestream. Individuals wishing to address the board during the meeting’s public …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75449
Art for sale at Art on the Mall
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… verified) on Art on the Mall KALAMAZOO--More than 70 artists will sell original works of arts and fine crafts along … pottery, unique garden art, sculptures and more. Artists come from throughout the Midwest as well as southwest … in by hosting a summer in the city sales event. The event is sponsored by Downtown Kalamazoo Inc., and more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/465
Campus Activities Board presents spoken word poet Asia
News
… Friday, March 22 , in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 without. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5686
Sharon Flickinger obituary
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… processor operator for Extended University Programs. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Flickinger , who also is a former WMU staff member. He worked as a skills trade … made to Gift of Life or to West Michigan Cancer Center . Visit Langeland Family Funeral Homes to make a memorial …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48206
Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool
College of Education and Human Development
… for early child development at preschool Submitted by Chris Hybels on Allison Hoeksema, a student in WMU's child development and … of preschoolers using a chore chart. Chaz (left) is responsible for keeping the class in a straight line. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185