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Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift
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… passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the community has given $3 million to support the … and development needs. "WMU is uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of product designers," says WMU … involved as well. "To create the perfectly modern three-legged stool that balances artist aesthetics, elegant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937
WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic
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… WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during … of a disastrous situation," says Berkow. "It's intended to show that you have to fight for positivity." The project … Daphne Rubin-Vega , Tony Award nominated for "Rent," among many others. WMU music theatre alumni Cassandra Sandberg , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467
Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey
Haworth College of Business
… have paved a path for my future success and instilled many values in me such as accountability, taking up … The opportunity of networking with professionals in the Bay area was a breathtaking experience. I cannot emphasize enough how important this professional trip is and how it has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161
Haworth College of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars Submitted by … the Haworth College of Business, six Presidential Scholars are selected each year. Josephine Thomas Josephine Thomas … and be open to try new things, you’ll be surprised at how much you can achieve!” For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71308
Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers
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… could not take a single unassisted step. Because of a rare condition called Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors said he … balance, muscle coordination and motor control. "We've had many tears of joy, especially with that child. Now, he's … WMU OT alumna and entrepreneur Courtney Sumpter talks about how she uses equine therapy to help people break through …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690
Physics professor amasses support for WMU students
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… new organization is working to make sure basic necessities aren’t on that list of worries for Western Michigan … more than 400. “The students are amazing,” says Famiano. “Many are just relieved that we are able to give them one … 23—the final day of exams. At that point, it will evaluate how to move forward. ANSWERING A NEED [caption …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964
Personal finance workshops offered for WMU employees
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… Anonymous (not verified) on All personal finance workshops are free. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four personal finance workshops … will be offered twice, and participants may attend as many sessions as they wish. "Early Career: Establishing … Sept. 23 and 25 . New workers and recent graduates learn how to choose benefits, build a budget that accommodates …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18514
Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition
College of Education and Human Development
… on Ann Parmeter-Cripps, Audrey Cripps and Janice Parmeter are all passionate about education. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … with. Finding out who they are, what they love to do and how they discover things in the world is fascinating to her. … of her, and we're confident that she'll be a blessing to many, many young people!" Cripps is currently serving as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543
WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'
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… with a dagger? Regardless of whodunnit, audience members are in for a unique and immersive "Clue" experience as … Hands, LLC. in an American Sign Language (ASL) accessible show on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in Shaw Theatre. "It's … and accessibility challenges has broadened the horizons of many theatre students who are eager to explore even more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296
Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact
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… journals. Impressive on their own, his accomplishments are bolstered by incredible resilience; after immigrating to … early on. As a child, he was fascinated by medication and how it worked within the human body, and he was always … the independent research group, he completed seven projects—many of which have been submitted to peer-reviewed journals …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831