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Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU
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… WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng Chicago with a fellow Fulbright scholar. … of more fully participating in the movement to democratize his homeland. "There are few political scientists in … and trips to Chicago." Life in the U.S. One of the biggest cultural changes Thein experienced settling into life …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139
More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day
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… clean headstones from about 10 a.m. to noon . Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. "The idea for a common service-learning … in our First Year Experience courses grew," says Dr. Christina Stamper, associate dean of undergraduate programs for … The right project Students will begin their day with a history of the cemetery and its purpose and then proceed with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798
Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'
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… Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables' Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Series lineup including "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," "Les Misérables," "WAITRESS," "Blue … as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county—and a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52449
Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
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… by Erin Flynn on Noam Morgenstern stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across … largest airline in the United States, Morgenstern has logged thousands of miles transporting critical people and … His experiences during the Great Recession—when he was furloughed twice by two different airlines—and after 9/11 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982
Keith Watkins
First-Year Faces
… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a teen who spent his entire life tearing apart cars and anything he could get his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a … over any of the other colleges I was looking at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543
Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference
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… a difference Submitted by Erin Flynn on Khadejah Al Muhaisin is among more than 800 WMU students who received degrees … 27. Read about how Career and Student Employment Services is helping connect students to career opportunities here . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157
First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jossalyn Rogalski … passion for environmental sustainability and conservation. SISTER LAKES, Mich.—For someone who didn't have Wi-Fi until … makeup skills. But there's more to her videos than artistic skincare; her projects tackle tough topics like mental …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new … Michigan University's top-flight College of Aviation is getting new wings. On Thursday, March 23, the WMU Board … training capabilities at a time when demand for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172
Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irshad Manji says people who disagree can listen and respect each other. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can we … Manji will address those questions and more in a two-day visit to Western Michigan University on Monday and Tuesday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252
Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant
College of Arts and Sciences
… the Agave plant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chris Jackson will manually pollinate Alice the Agave from the … rest are expected to follow suit soon. The Agave's spike is already showing signs it is nearing the end of its life. Once the plant fully blooms, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874