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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