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Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… in communication. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor is ready to take the acting world by storm. Her love for the … favorite hobby was watching black and gray movies—that's what I would call them—together. Watching musicals, 'Guys … grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment industry—but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Asif Masum, a … fifth and sixth graders coded flood sensors to trigger an alarm in the event of a water overflow in a bathroom … hobbies.   Oreofe Olatunde “I love coding now that I know what it is, ” she says. “I like when we use breadboards and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

Business students win national finance competition

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… recent financial service industry competition, topping finalist teams from Texas Tech and William Paterson universities … and each earning a $3,000 scholarship. Team members Alison Huey , an accountancy major from Canton, Mich., and … "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they learn in class to solve real-world issues. Josh …

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University Theatre presents 'Ameriville'

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… Using Hurricane Katrina as its inspiration, "Ameriville" is a highly entertaining performance piece that fuses … and political awareness into a great adventure about what it means to be American. About Universes Universes is a … A unique residency, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Grant for Racial Healing, has brought the company of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27430

Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate

Bronson School of Nursing

… in 1961 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is recognizing the founding director of its Bronson School … She received a $1.4 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to develop and direct a nurse-managed respite … program. She left her mark on us and set us up to be what we have become.” In 2014, she was named a “Living …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185

Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

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… effects of modifications to the panel. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What are the effects of shade on solar panels and their best … University engineering students studied the placement of this technology in a project for Consumers Energy to help … in Kalamazoo-area schools, according to the project's advisor Dr. Pablo Gomez , WMU associate professor of electrical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

Forces of trauma and resiliency next up in WMU Ethics Center talk

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… explore the unexpected forces of trauma and resiliency this month as the Western Michigan University Center for the … Tuesday, Sept. 30 , in Room 209 of the Bernhard Center. His presentation, titled "The Unseen Force: The Power of … of the role of trauma in shaping human behavior, what is intrinsically necessary for survival and potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19091

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… may involve virtual worlds, but the impact of esports is very real: It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan … the University is a good sign, and I'm very excited to see what Western has to offer and see our growth," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters

College of Education and Human Development

… supports health and safety of firefighters Submitted by Chris Hybels on Igor Lapa, a on-call firefighter for Cooper … focus on having employees and students, so we looked at what they (fire departments) needed and brought those things to Sindecuse." Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director of Sindecuse Health Center, adds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647

Six talks to be featured at free Russian Studies Conference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The conference is Nov. 15. KALAMAZOO—Various topics will be covered during … cultural debates of Dostoevsky's era, taking the author's suggestion that sometimes "2 + 2 = 5" serves as a gateway to … early 17th-century cultural revolution. He will discuss what Russia's modern history teaches about the about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10902