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… the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell was looking for inspiration for her … of the time where we stopped using it." Covell's finished design will be displayed in Louisiana's Old State Capitol in … So figuring out how to get the structure to stand up and have this free flowing shape to it," says Covell.   …

… a junior working on a bachelor's degree based on a self-designed major in Arabic language and Middle Eastern studies. … foreign language and international skills. Scholars receive up to $20,000 while fellows receive up to $30,000, but all Boren Award winners agree to work in …

… his lab at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a child growing up in Iraq, interested in geology, science and biology, Dr. … Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship from the U.S. Science Support Program. This highly competitive award funded the … helped me find a job in the oil industry. Although I ended up leaving this industry and decided to go back to graduate …

… serving on the board of the WMU Foundation and actively supporting a number of initiatives. In 1988, Lee and his … in 1990, and in late 2012, a $1.1 million gift from the couple made possible a renovation and expansion of that … friend to Western Michigan University and a wonderful supporter who truly understood the value and need for a …

… in Lot 72R next to Schneider Hall. Foods Resource Bank Supported by more than 200 U.S. growing projects, which last year raised $3.3 million to support 62 overseas programs, Foods Resource Bank's 15 member … more than 30 countries. The nonprofit raises resources to support the capability and desire of small farmers in …

… girl, but fully embodies today, inspiring and teaching the up-and-coming generation of fashion lovers. Ware is the … in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches sewing and design to young fashion enthusiasts. She also is a multiply … she worked in the nonprofit sector for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Forbes Funds, and the Girl Scouts in New …

… Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kannon … Lead Internship Program—to give students wrap-around support as they prepare for a meaningful career and life well lived. Personalized support when students need it most Student Success Hub …

… and this can only help the University with its growth upon his return. It will also help him to better communicate … He was tapped for the rotation shortly after he wrapped up a two-year appointment as a program officer for the NSF, … was involved not only in funding research projects but in updating solicitations on what areas the NSF would like to …

… Studies , will perform live audio description for two upcoming performances. "Sometimes you need to know that the … tell you," explains AnnMarie Miller , lighting and sound designer at the Civic. Personal experience WMU student Abby … started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a patron who …

… queens who led empires?" wondered Ndao-Brumblay, who grew up in Senegal but now lives in Kalamazoo. "What I found as a … network of business professionals the program opened her up to. "It gave me courage and the push I needed to actually … business mindset." Initially, WMU's program focused on startups within the University. But, with the help of the …