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So that all may learn
W Magazine
… life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a … a pandemic, when a mysterious disease abruptly shuts down what little normalcy you’ve become accustomed to, is beyond … going on. So, it’s easy to think of the majority or what will work for most of these students. But we need to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847
Montgomery delivers his third State of the University address
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… Montgomery delivers his third State of the University address Submitted by Paula … humble high school records, we make an impact. And you know what? You are really good at it. Yes, you are," he said to … between majors. And citing a widely referenced report suggesting that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55519
Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on … faculty and staff, and she has done so quietly, doing what needs to be done, without any thought of self-promotion … Council (IEC) from 2011 to 2018, Miles helped to define what it meant for the University to be globally engaged and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824
Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Payton Murphy was named a finalist for the 2022 CWSA Honda Inspiration Award for her … Inspiration Award winner, but Murphy says the title isn't what's important—it's the opportunity to help others. "I'm … breaking down even more because I thought, 'I don't know what's going to happen now.'" Murphy, a nursing major , says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377
Engineering professor conferred special service award
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… for Engineering Management (ASEM) in recognition of his work producing a full training series for the … expert in leadership and organizational management, adding his broad skills in creating virtual content to the mix. … working professionals, we have much to gain as they apply what they learn to improve many aspects of our lives,” adds …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66268
From heartbreak to hope
W Magazine
… of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But his accomplishments did not come easily. A journey born from … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found … there when I go back, helping with ideas and bringing what I learned from WMU and my travels through all of Europe …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397
Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food
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… author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the … at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "A Community Conversation about … bestsellers "The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat," and "In Defense of Food: An Eater's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984
WMU students place first at sales competition
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… by Stacey Anderson on Left to right, students Matt Fabish, Ryan Demas, Layla Jarjoura and Nicole DeFord. … competition and could not be more grateful for what is an experience I will always remember," says Fabish. … play, teach the art of 'Selling the Western Way' and learn what it takes to compete at such a high level. The team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547
Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
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… Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous … Elder Elder is a professor of history and director of what is now the Center for Cistercian and Monastic Studies … "She has been a central link in establishing at Western what is unique in academic life in North America: an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495
Outdoor, socially distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU
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… Outdoor, socially distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU Submitted … Park with George." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Finishing the hat. It’s what painter Georges Seurat sings about in "Sunday in the … "It's a beautiful piece. It tells about artists who are struggling to communicate ideas and find balance in their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61143