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Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… always interested Michael Sekich , but he wasn't sure how his love of reading, research and writing might translate … to find the right fit for me, and I've always liked English, social studies, government, that kind of thing. … feeling like it was just a job. It confirmed that this is what I want to do." Sekich canvassed for State Sen. Sean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch

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… today that beginning Monday, Jan. 20 , the station is expanding its schedule on 102.1 FM to include a new … to classical music and the arts on 89.9 FM. The two distinct formats featuring several additional national news, … tell compelling stories.  The changes “are an extension of what WMUK has always done: serve as a vital public service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57354

Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops

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… Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent … stands in a kiln inside Kohrman Hall. Rodriguez works on his luchadore sculpture. Summer workshops give students the … them so personally. It gives us exposure and knowledge of what professionals are doing in the field. It's really fun …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741

WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

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… WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic Submitted by Erin … all this hit, because the lyrics line up so perfect.y with what we're all feeling in some capacity," adds Connaghan. … turn to artists. They're looking for inspiration, emotion, whatever it is," Connaghan says. While artists can't help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… Plan Year Three Year-end Report on Progress and Outcomes," is available at wmich.edu/strategic . It includes an … For WMU to move to the next level, we need to focus less on what we're doing now and more on what our University and its individual units need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… Megan Looker on Katie Easley, director of student success, listens to presentations at the Empowering Futures Work Group … Health and Well-being Work Group alongside Dr. Gayle Ruggiero (middle), medical director, and Dr. Reetha Raveendran … and to transform the educational experience. And that's what you've already started to do,” Montgomery told this

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Sales student places first in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition in Warrensburg, Missouri, on Nov. 2 , with one student taking top honors in the sales role-play category. This victory builds on a winning streak for WMU sales and … point on the plan that Nabozny recommended was higher than what this potential client was currently paying, he was able …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50378

Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… Solo Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's not often a trombonist needs security clearance to perform. But Alyson Johnson … University freshmen are two of three tenor trombone finalists selected to compete in the American Trombone Workshop's … The studio's reputation for elevating elite musicians is what drew both Johnson and O'Connell to Kalamazoo. "I had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… corner of Rood Hall. Darrel Junkins , grounds supervisor, will provide in-depth information about the selected tree and what goes into making the decision to plant at this specific location. The event also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Advancing environmental justice topic of humanities lecture

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… protection for all Americans will get a closer look this month when an environmental justice activist from New York visits the Western Michigan University campus. Peggy Shepard , co-founder and executive director of West … environmental and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know and do about it. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13515