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University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna
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… to sit in the mold society created for her and instead set out to conquer her dreams and explore the world. Western … for exploratory majors—after the inspirational alumna who was a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and … disarmament specialist who advised world leaders. "Dr. Tate was a bold and courageous trailblazer who explored the world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686
Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm
W Magazine
… in 2019 after visiting a car auction where a company was selling shares in cars. He thought about how he could … a lifelong equestrian and fellow business Bronco, and it was off to the races. After two years in stealth mode, quite … capable, but I didn't know what the path was. And (Western) set me on the path. And now it's 20 years later, and I get …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843
Student veterans find place to grow, thrive at WMU
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… is the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs , which was established on campus in 2009 to help service members … Patrick McConnell , an electrical engineering major from Edwardsburg who served in the United States Marine Corps. … in the military, the program fit well with his skill set. Now in his second year at WMU, he still has some time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56507
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… collecting new and gently used winter clothing to keep them warm this winter. Monday, December 3 "Yuanliang Sun: … its devastation affected medieval society, and the art that was created in reaction to the pandemic. Regular admission … as later impressions to tell the story of the workshop that set the standard for the new generation of print publishers. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379
Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU
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… Technology, Engineering and Mathematics—STEM—Fair. It was created due to the high demand for workers with a … The fourth annual Government and Nonprofit Career Fair is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 , in the Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780
University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17
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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … beginning at 11 a.m. during WMU's Fall Convocation, set for Friday, Oct. 6 , on the second floor of the Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945
Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
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… Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … will present its 2014-15 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Dr. E. Rozanne Elder and Dr. John Jellies . The … an amazing ability to use simple but elegant approaches, a set of hands that would make him the world's most gifted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495
Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team
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… "My career path forces me to do daring things. I don’t want to be the person who sits at a desk from 9 to 5 their … Skydive Broncos from the 1960s. The sport has come a long way since it started gaining visibility over the decades, … personally and professionally. If we do this right, we can set the standard for what a collegiate team is and allow the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594
Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues
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… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … Western Michigan University should consider as it moves forward with developing its first comprehensive transportation … annual Summer Conference on Livable Communities that is set for Thursday and Friday, June 6-7 . Then during summer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148
University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18
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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … . They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation, set for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 , in the Bernhard Center. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805