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Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12
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… the opportunity or courage to ask about. During the lead-up, organizers this month have been offering a series of … in case conversations become too heated, traumatic or triggering. Last year’s event offered 16 books. This year, with … for WMU patrons. Western’s Human Library is an approved WMU Signature Program event, which means students can earn …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540
John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary
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… He began his WMU career as a painter and worked his way up to the maintenance services manager position. A Battle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29516
Four WMU varsity athletic teams make NCAA academic 'honor roll'
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… 418 men's or mixed squads. The number of honored teams is up significantly from the 976 teams recognized the previous … Division I) placed at least one team on the top APR list, up 19 from last year. "Each year, more and more teams are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15827
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at April commencement
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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15313
WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent
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… in fall 2014. The new rates will provide continued support for educational campus living facilities that are … as part of the Academic Achievement Incentive, students signing up for a single room can save up to $2,500 by … A strategic internal planning and budgeting process is designed to support initiatives to create environments where …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15072
Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors
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… his final semester after scoring a gig as a junior sound designer for Yessian Music, a global recording and composing … all-digital recording; it's pretty comprehensive." A supportive symphony throughout his time at Western, Wolfe … better," says Wolfe, who also credits Drs. Christopher Biggs and Carter Rice for helping him develop the audio and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644
WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared
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… has given way to online lessons with alternative assignments; the Michigan Board of Nursing recently eased … professors and the Bronson School of Nursing have been so supportive throughout this uncertain time,” Sypniewski says. … I have learned it can be the little things that make the biggest impact,” Reynolds-Erspamer says. Katie Sypniewski, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
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… organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and around Moria. "We … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … first day I knew I was not going back to Jordan. I ended up spending a whole year working in the refugee camps that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights
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… for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the Department of Geological and Environmental … allowing visitors to walk among titans of the Triassic, juggernauts of the Jurassic and creatures of the Cretaceous. … Dr. Robb Gillespie , senior research associate and lead designer of the park. "Just in the past month, it's been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382
Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun
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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will goof-it-up using everything from animals, colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857