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Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement surgery, … motivating them to persist even when disheartened. Margo Burrows served as the producer of this documentary.  “For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

President Dunn heads to Malaysia to celebrate 25-year partnership

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… University," says Dunn. "Our connections to Malaysia go back to the late-1960s and 1970s, when large numbers of Malaysian government scholarship students were enrolled at WMU. … to respond was Jeffrey Cheah, president of the SungeiWay Group, a construction and real estate conglomerate. Cheah …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/763

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… continues to grapple with the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as racial injustice, … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so … on campus is extremely tight-knit. She's found tremendous support and opportunities for growth in LSA. "If it wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… The daylong event included essay writing and a group problem-solving activity for the students as well as … She has been active as a volunteer, and through her student government roles has organized homecoming festivals as well … years and participated in dance one year. Jordan-Brown does tutoring after school through the National Honor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… as a central part of campus life. “More than a dozen years ago, we had all of our East Campus buildings assessed,” says … Hill will be razed, allowing the space those structures occupy to be opened up for campus green space and parking for … center. Community support was appreciated More than a year ago, WMU announced that after seeking proposals nationwide, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

WMU equestrian team wins first-ever collegiate regional title

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… for the zone championship and a chance for riders to go on both individually and as a team to compete at the … , Brenna Cooper , Jordan Musial , Hanna Pearson , Olivia Stagg , Katie Stewart and Emily Stewart . Also at the U-M event … Corners qualified to compete nationally for the Cacchione Cup. It is the top individual award a collegiate rider can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22606

Engineering students move research in the right direction

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… "We worked quite a bit on the calibration, so that the car doesn't move when a hand is naturally resting," explains Jackson of Sterling Heights. "It is supposed to be as easy, if not easier, than using a … systems and robotics. "It was an awesome experience to go through the entire process of making a sensor," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53718

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… Main Campus are getting a facelift. Fencing is currently up around central campus areas for sidewalk paving and … green space across campus. That includes the leveling of Goldsworth Valley Apartments as well as the "Little Three"— … the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, is currently undergoing abatement and planned for demolition later this summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Public welcome to sing together at WMU’s Summer Sing

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… for experienced choral singers to keep their chops up during the summer months. Registration begins at … 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Dalton Center with a suggested donation of $5.  Bring a friend and a score—or … $5.  The singing begins at 7 p.m. with a brief warm-up and rehearsal, followed by a short break. A full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32771

WMU seeking volunteers for Color Run 5K race

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… check-in and to greet runners. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. , to rev up the crowd, toss color and hand out water. Noon to 4 p.m . for race-day cleanup. For more information , contact Chris Voss at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45840