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Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

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… funds will be used to help pay future costs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of seven Michigan … to both employee retirement and health care costs connected with the Michigan Public Service Retirement System—MPSERS. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

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

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… come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with the Kalamazoo Promise after graduating with her master's degree in counselor education. KALAMAZOO, … the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died …

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

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… to young people today: climate change. "I already see a notable difference in our environment from when I was a … change is an existential threat to life on planet Earth. With this semester-long series, the WMU Climate Change Working Group together with a range of partners aims to raise awareness of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a … viable and admirable. “I hope students will get a road map, with the understanding that the map as written on a page is … in his second year, and ultimately Granderson graduated with a major in interpersonal communications and a minor in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cass Davis dances around melodies with ease, belting out Beyonce with a cool confidence that … and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The … some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

Hours for campus services during WMU spring recess announced

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… Hours for campus services during WMU spring recess announced Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some … , and continues  through Friday, March 6 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open regular hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, Feb. 28 , for Spirit Day. Daylight Saving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58048

One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Shown working on a … teams from throughout the world. This year is no different, with Buck leading the team to the world competition in May. … was most interested in the design aspect. “I fell in love with the ability to create something from nothing,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717

Robbery reported on campus; caution urged

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… Robbery reported on campus; caution urged Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A robbery occurred at just before 1 a.m. … center of the Western Michigan University campus. Although no weapon was seen, WMU public safety officials are treating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27703

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU

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… This free quilt display is being presented in conjunction with WMU Theatre's production of " Angels in America ," and … action. The quilt began in San Francisco 30 years ago with a single 3-by-6-foot panel, symbolically the size of a … into hope and healing. In a war against a disease that has no cure, the AIDS Memorial Quilt has evolved as a potent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45041

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… have called sewing a dying skill. That skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the … she says. "We were able to do something together that was bigger than us and forget for a moment about the chaos around … of passion, inspiration or personal desire that comes with fashion design—sewing is a skill people need, and I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737