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The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … of support that they deserve in medical other bureaucratic settings?” she says.   As she achieves her professional …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… master’s thesis book in class and at the time I thought ‘no way,’” says Wehrwein, who went on to earn bachelor’s and … master’s degrees in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues … education, this consortium of educators developed a set of recommended curriculum guidelines for undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144

Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award

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… piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Midea KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A prestigious award could help a Western Michigan University dance student … Midea recorded her testimony from Nassar's trial and set it to music, choreographing a moving piece about her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… who earned a master's degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make … shops and restaurants as well as several food trucks that set up at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market and other events … bike at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. "Whether it be the water trails or hiking trails or biking trails, people love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

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… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … 2025. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A community celebration, a sea of swag, a conduit to lifelong friendships and job connections, … and more. The epic tradition, celebrating its 43rd year, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 26 , from 3 to 6 p.m.   “Bronco Bash …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… Concilio, I can really relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my class through elementary; I had … me know I have a voice and I have the ability to do what I set my mind to do. Because of the support system, I ran for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

Theatre

… season featuring cowboys, drag queens, the best of Broadway, stage adaptations of movie favorites and more. This … "Almost, Maine," Sept. 21 through Oct. 7 In this heart-warming play by John Cariani , nine cleverly connected love … film tells a tale of love, hope, politics and revenge set against a backdrop of a lawless society. "The Dancing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… eases University scheduling process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling … the electrical, how they do the flooring, the carpeting. It was new and exciting for me.” Olimat came to Facilities … collaboration across the department. Olimat and Lynn set up the platform and created a malleable master schedule …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the … in all of college sports." "It's difficult to step away from them, from my colleagues and what we've built … last 25 years through her volunteer service, Beauregard has set an example for Bronco athletes to step up and serve the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

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… his stage Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade is ready to take on the world after graduating with a … butler, a hip-hop-loving best friend— Donovan Boursiquot Wade has played them all during his time at Western Michigan … Niemi , technical director and shop supervisor. He built sets, moved equipment and put in countless hours of sweat …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot