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Interactive, hands-on live show added to Miller Auditorium lineup

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… University's Miller Auditorium for the new live show "Brain Candy Live," starring Adam Savage, editor-in-chief of … and Michael Stevens, creator of the award-winning YouTube Channel Vsauce. The show has added 24 cities to its … and co-hosted by Savage, the show mixed scientific method with problem-solving curiosity and ingenuity to confirm or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41950

Annual Relay for Life fundraiser starts this week

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… a walker, donor or observer. KALAMAZOO—The Colleges Against Cancer at Western Michigan University will host the American … This year, WMU Relay For Life participants are competing with their counterparts from Central Michigan University to … fun and exciting 24 hours planned. Everyone is invited, and you do not need to be in a team to come and enjoy the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15028

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. Jackson worked with WMU Facilities … by Michael Lanka) The protective system for the Agave can be seen extending six feet above the Finch Greenhouse. … do when it’s about to grow through the greenhouse roof? If you ask Western Michigan University's Agave americana plant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Disney, studying his background, successes and failures. With instructor Dr. Christopher Tremblay , the group … journey following in the footsteps of the American entrepreneur and pioneer in the animation industry. … life, from birth to death. "By walking in his footsteps, you get an idea of the simplicity of his life and what was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… of many titles: parent, teacher and, now, published author. With the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving … at night, once his child was asleep.  “It’s hard when you’re working full time as a teacher, and then you’re a parent and you’re trying to get that writing time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Healing through harmony

College of Health and Human Services

… integrative approach that blends language therapy with music-based interventions.  Allison Mezo , the clinical … and design holistic care together. For individuals with aphasia, integrating music and language therapy … Lucy and the music therapy department in general, and I can definitely see myself collaborating with music again in …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/06/music-speech-therapy

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

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… Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world Submitted by … development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to the grocery store with a three-year-old is not what it used to be.  When a … phone as a distraction.    But over time, such decisions can have unintended impacts, says Mindy Holohan, faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… Big Apple for fall New York Fashion Week. NEW YORK—Packed with fashion icons, up-and-coming designers and celebrities, … in 2021. Preparing to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at … health in the fashion industry. "We learned about keeping yourself in check when things get busy and stressful and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

College of Arts and Sciences

… VCI program in Washington D.C. arose, Falkiewicz seized it without hesitation, eager to make a meaningful impact on the … having supportive networks to navigate through obstacles. "You cannot do it alone or it will destroy you. It's important to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… HBO documentary chronicling Steve Burrows ' mother, Judie, within a healthcare system that, in their eyes, “didn’t … the damage that was done to us and to my mother-in-law, we can help others. That’s been huge for both of us.” The … says Burrows. “We're trying to show the good and the bad, you know, the whole spectrum of things. Because we are all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265