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First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… dedicated to multiple areas of the environment that need awareness," says Rogalski, who will be a first-year biology … at Western Michigan University in the fall. "The first look was a globe falling apart and the other half of it was a … people face-to-face more on campus," she says. "Finding new service opportunities and ways to get involved with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… Accountancy Foundation. Orion Rahjes from Des Moines, Iowa, received the Minority Advancement/Dream Builders … the David and Kathy Petoskey Scholarship. The $5,000 awards go to students who are in their final year of studying … and practice accounting skills around the world, being of service to their community in a field that they love. Rahjes …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade
New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education
College of Education and Human Development
… experience at WMU. The international exchange initiative was launched by Dr. Ramona Lewis , HESA program … campus. "As an international student herself, Amie was interested in international student affairs, so they … experience. Lewis believes the willingness of student service departments at both campuses will be vital to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637
Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success
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… professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne … will be presented with the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … of other prestigious campuswide honors: Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Emerging Scholar , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649
Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A decade of service to Western Michigan University by outgoing President … darrell.junkins@wmich.edu or (269) 387-8557. WMU's tree stewardship [caption align="left"] [/caption] Arbor Day is a … landscape trees on campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245
New WMU enrollment management chief hails from North Carolina
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… and institutional recognition, and boosting student service quality. During his decade-plus in that role, UNCW … positions at the University of Rhode Island and Lehigh and Wake Forest universities. Curran earned bachelor's and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33091
WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall
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… "And it will attract students from other universities who want the amenities, resources, and learning environment of a … between the schools outlining student and employee services, benefits, and privileges. The agreement grants law … law students to take graduate courses for credits toward their respective degree programs. Dual-listed courses …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32560
Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2015-16
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… Michigan University's 2016 Make a Difference Annual Award. The 23 candidates are recipients of the 2015-16 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they … and Sciences. Earl Conner , Building Custodial and Support Services. Judy Custer , Haworth College of Business. Jayne …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32138
Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance
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… of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon , Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and Nottawaseppi Huron bands of Potawatomi Indians . "Current and … Morseau says. "It's really my hope that we get some great service-learning projects and we can see immediate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272
Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'
College of Education and Human Development
… WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first year, Darrah's club crafted 35 blankets … of donating blankets to hospital patients. This passion was inspired by a close family friend who started donating … to volunteer, and my major is teaching me how to be of service to children." Darrah's leadership skills have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253