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Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… silent gym. Young athletes crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the … that they realize that they are not alone," says Bob Brauker , camp co-director and also a former athlete at the … The opportunity to work with athletes at camp is an added bonus. "They're all so ready and willing to learn, so when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

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… partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students … really motivated us to do our best." The mentoring was a bonus even for the business professionals who aren't usually … adds, but students were motivated and responsive to his suggestions. " The only times I really had to push and help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845

Four WMU grad programs among nation's top 50 in U.S. News ranking

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… among nation's top 50 in U.S. News ranking Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two programs were assessed as the best of … therapy program based in Kalamazoo was ranked at No. 32 nationally, making it the state's highest ranking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31097

Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night

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… senior citizens getting ready for prom night Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Senior Prom is Thursday, March 22. … in Kalamazoo. WMU's annual Senior Prom is a fun-filled, nostalgic evening that brings hundreds of senior citizens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … radio station, 89.1 WIDR-FM . The group picked up multiple nominations in the 2020-21 Intercollegiate Broadcasting … media is strong at WMU!" Max Reist Winners will be announced at the IBS International Media Conference in March. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

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… When his fellow students went home for the holidays, he had no place to go. When college administrators could offer him no assistance, he spent his holiday recess sneaking in and … students, team and I remember Dr. Seita, one way we will honor him is to continue living a life of purpose with joy, to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Still time to register for noncredit lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Still time to register for noncredit lifelong learning classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration still open for Academy of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9262

Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action

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… alarm for decades, and the impacts of climate change are now being felt around the globe—from increasing extreme … because the land where they've lived for 1,000 years no longer supports life. We have forest fires and floods and … last two decades of people starting to stand up and take notice, and we want to really make a big push," Bertman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784

WMU named 'Best for Vets' school for fourth year in a row

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… for Vets' school for fourth year in a row Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Office of Military and Veterans … colleges, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College, became home to a VetSuccess on Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11142

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… Health Center is holding a testing event from 8 a.m. to noon and  2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 . Secure a … on the health center's secure  patient portal.   There are no classes on Friday, March 26 , for Spirit Day and … Residence halls close at  7 p.m.  on   Friday, April 30 . No bus or shuttle service will be available from March 26 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662