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Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Hispanic community. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is the Family Health Center of Kalamazoo . … who retired from the Van Buren Intermediate School District after working 45 years in education. This award honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45757

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

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… his stage Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade is ready to take on the world after graduating with a double major in acting and creative … butler, a hip-hop-loving best friend— Donovan Boursiquot Wade has played them all during his time at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting as a secretary in Portage Public Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… have advanced levels of professional development, community service and networking for members to have careers lined … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery

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… Montgomery Essential Needs program manager; and President Edward Montgomery visit the Bronco Food Pantry in Faunce Student Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … Essential Needs program. The new name honors Dr. Edward Montgomery , whose tenure as Western’s ninth president …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/essential-needs-named-montgomery

WMUK sets $164,000 pledge goal for spring drive

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… contributions financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as popular … "All Things Considered." "With the growing uncertainty in Washington regarding funding of the Corporation for Public … the need for every WMUK listener to support this public service is as great as ever," Stephen Williams , the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38959

Graduate College Dean Stapleton named interim provost

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… approved the appointment of Stapleton, whose selection was announced to the campus community in early June by WMU … John M. Dunn . She replaces Dr. Timothy Greene , who after nine years in the position, is returning to the … National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Service to Students Award. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40857

WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… programming skills,” says Carr. “I can remember when I was in high school and attended a programming contest. It is … and accomplish a set of difficult tasks.”   The contest was hosted by WMU after Carr was contacted by Shannon Hourtrouw , an …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/high-school-programming-contest

Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway

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… Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … WMUK 102.1 FM is celebrating 65 years of broadcasting service to southwest Michigan in 2016. Part of the station's … member stations of National Public Radio, which began service in 1971. WMUK has set a pledge goal of $175,000 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35474

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … Nov. 1 , to nominate colleagues for the Global Engagement Award . The award recognizes contributions to: Communities … instructional activities, research and creative activities, service, and outreach. They should reflect an accumulated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43467