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Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while … States from northeast Africa just five years ago, he faced significant challenges but remained determined to pursue his … of Health, Equity and Community Affairs. "It was designed to give opportunities to students who might not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Kalamazoo Pride celebrates diversity

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… and Niki Harris, a Benton Harbor native and former back-up singer for Madonna. Featured on "RuPaul’s Drag Race," Manila Luzon will return this year to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15855

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues to mentor me to … summaries of student course evaluations, have letters of support from colleagues and students, and exhibit a strong … program was servicing students’ needs.  “I started calling up universities with similar physiology programs, and we …

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

Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored

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… , president’s office Kevin Hinds , public safety Tracey Kauppila , College of Aviation Nancy Landsberger , civil and … and daily investment of energy and creativity. Up to 15 staff members may receive the award in each of two … committee of their peers from the participating employee groups of the American Federation of State, County and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14739

Funding available for small businesses to support hiring interns

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… Funding available for small businesses to support hiring interns Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Relations Network. MCRN is a statewide university network designed to create partnerships that will connect Michigan's … MCRN's Small Company Internship Award Program will provide up to $2,800 in matching funds for a company to hire an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14572

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will be the site for two upcoming career fairs that are open to the public but aimed … been scheduled to help WMU students prepare for one of the upcoming fairs, while three events have been scheduled for … . WMU offers a wide range of career services to support WMU students and recent alumni, such as resume …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… closely they paid attention to the week's news. He serves up questions in all forms, including multiple choice, … has featured then-Sen. Barack Obama, actor Tom Hanks, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and comedian Stephen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13219

University Theatre presents '9 to 5 The Musical'

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… 2 p.m. "9 to 5" follows three unlikely friends as they team up to get even with their "sexist, egotistical, lying" boss … Theatre Complex or Miller Auditorium ticket offices. Group discounts are available by calling (269) 387-3227. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13818

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… financial resources for well-established programs to scale up their impact on students. Meanwhile, the two … "These grants emphasize the University’s commitment to supporting students as they engage in valuable, real-world … of Family and Consumer Sciences are looking to better support their students' well-being during professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership

Merze Tate College

… High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership Submitted by … and cardboard to create a device that would protect an egg from a fall. Students developed innovative designs in … forces in a two-year dual - enrollment partnership to support high school student s  interested in entering the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313