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Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… Student pursues public service with prestigious award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caitlin Wiley explores Rio … in Buenos Aires. Hiking the Andes Mountains. Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro. Ziplining in Costa Rica. Caitlin … have taken her on countless adventures across Latin America. And they're now a spring board to her next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's fall semester formally begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 , with the … wmich.edu/internationaladmissions . Direct questions to Wayne Bond at wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4853 or … from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 , at Fountain Plaza near Miller Auditorium. It features live music, games, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job Submitted by Erin Flynn … Repke had initially directed his career aspirations toward a musical field. “I was planning to major in trumpet … his diversified passions, and will provide balance to the scientific and technical side of his work. For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle

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… Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle Submitted by Erin Flynn on CINCINNATI, … Ohio—Western Michigan University's Lawson Ice Arena will always hold a special place in Doug Wheelright's heart. He spent three years as a student employee at the rink, feeding his passion for hockey while pursuing a degree in food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… sunglasses, played with the National Collegiate Rugby All-American team for a series of matches in France. (Courtesy: … international map. A multi-year All-American at Western, he was one of just 32 players selected from across the country … to Western and play club sports. You don't have to be a Division I athlete or play a varsity sport to still get …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities

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… Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members received highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar … which operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. For nearly 80 years, Fulbright award winners have addressed …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu

WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel

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… WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Many of us remember spinning a globe, eyes closed, as a child. We'd stop … Travel . Realizing that the thought of planning a vacation was overwhelming to many travelers, Taylor set to work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47918

Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources

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… Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries at … resources that are free to access, use, adapt and redistribute. Western students in courses funded by the OER …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75473

Advertising student snags one of three statewide scholarships

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… minors in communication, economics and general business studies. He is also a member of the Lee Honors College as well as the WMU AdClub, … Being able to think and work beyond the obvious was invaluable for earning this scholarship." The Adcraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1838

Broadway hit 'American Idiot' on campus for one performance

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… Broadway hit 'American Idiot' on campus for one performance Submitted by Anonymous … Idiot" in town for single March 26 performance KALAMAZOO—Award-winning Broadway musical "American Idiot," featuring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5977