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Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
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… Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … with a Western Michigan University Distinguished Service Award during WMU's annual Fall Convocation recognition … pillar of WMU's mission, global engagement, Dr. Covell has set a standard that few others could meet," wrote a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801
Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Anna Litvinova, B.S.‘20 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … alumna Anna Litvinova , B.S.‘20, has never shied away from spreading her wings to pursue her dreams. She … Litvinova also assisted newly arriving families with resettlement and tutoring as a volunteer with the Refugee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875
Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success
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… and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … Western’s Dining Services, including creating manuals and set-up guides. “He is always so upbeat and friendly, and our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256
Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection
W Magazine
… father, he realized after several undergraduate classes it wasn’t the right fit. The medical field interested him, but … would give him more opportunity for patient interaction. “I want to be able to, as a provider, spend more time with my … for the job in a series of clinical rotations. “WMU has set me up for success.” Bazany’s drive to foster a patient …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025
Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops
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… kiln inside Western Michigan University's Kohrman Hall, awaiting a dayslong firing. A whimsical creation whipped up … Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum in Stockholm, … got some better kilns than my own studio. It's a great setting, great artists, highly skilled people. It's fun!" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741
Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world
W Magazine
… child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or specific screen times for children. … of screen technologies and resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom.” The Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit for young children from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483
Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center
WMU Student Center
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … person for the first time during the center's grand opening set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374
Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists
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… "Fake News—Falsehoods and Bigotry and What Can Be Done," is set for 7 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's West Ballroom on … year's slam is focusing on the theme "Power To the Press: Watchdogs of Democracy" and will engage students in topics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637
WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking
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… building ranking. Historic Heritage Hall The University was notified June 2 by the U.S. Green Building Council, … first LEED Platinum building. Heritage Hall, which was opened in 1905, was WMU's first building and sits atop … into one of the most efficient in the region and state. "We set out to honor our campus and community's history and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423
Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation
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… pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jamilah … at Western Michigan University. "(Western) is my home away from home," says Anthony, who will earn a bachelor's … shoulders, that's for sure," she says. "Western definitely set me up for success." For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508