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Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… from the National Grocers Association Foundation. This is the second consecutive year that WMU students have … and completed an internship with Constellation Brands. "What inspired me to apply for this scholarship was guidance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

Richard F. Raklovits obituary

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… coordinator of the general physical education program for his department, now named the Department of Human Performance and Health Education. He also served as an assistant football coach from 1957 to 1974 and coached golf for … the U.S. Army during the Korean War and played baseball for what was then the Brooklyn Dodgers organization. Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45100

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

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… Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness is hosting a grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, … and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community … to Todd for his meaningful gift that so perfectly captures what higher education is all about." RSVP for the event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014

From spores to scores: WMU grad student cultivates connection through mycology, music

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… in Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Composer, creative alchemist, mycologist— Gabrielle Cerberville wears many hats. Her fungal … up. "I just love being outdoors. And the more I get to know what I'm surrounded by, the more connected I am to it and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66721

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student … by Kaitlynn Boot on The mural, created by Brooklyn artist Harumi Ori, is inspired by the poem "I am Here" by … impermanent nature of people and the spaces they occupy is what fuels her work. It is also the reason for her chosen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… Michigan University aviation students and recent alumni is flying high after winning a cross-country race involving … or United. "(Western) does a great job of preparing you for what it will be like as a professional pilot, as well as … how it has allowed me to take part in something that is bigger than myself,” says Hughes, who served as pilot and team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

WMU supply chain program names new director

Haworth College of Business

… been named director of the integrated supply management (ISM) program at the Haworth College of Business. Zondag was … appointed to the faculty in July 2012. He also serves as a visiting professor at the Institute for Marketing and Service … skills needed to blend these programs and give the industry what it needs and wants from future business professionals. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67917

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

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… Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies Submitted by … were nervous, but (the elected officials) wanted to know what we cared about. They wanted to know why we were saying … hospital for blood tests. The doctors were unsure exactly what happened, but they believed our exposure to so many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From an Indigenous music celebration to a discussion on environmental justice and the tribal community, a diverse array of events is planned at Western Michigan University throughout  Native … but a chance to reeducate and improve people's knowledge on what has really happened," says Skyler Wolverton , B.S.'24, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

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… Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November is Native American Heritage Month. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--November is Native American Heritage Month , and four events at … Thursday, Nov. 13 A discussion titled "Tribal Governance: What Does It All Really Mean?" will be presented from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041