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Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary

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… Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. She was 87. Callan joined the full-time faculty ranks in 1974 and retired in 1992 after nearly … to WMU, she worked as a staff therapist with the Chicago Department of Welfare from 1953 to 1955 and what was then Chicago's Veterans Administration Research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965

WMU advertising students take first place

Haworth College of Business

… Advertising Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the first time in Western Michigan University’s history, a team of 30 … developed an advertising campaign for Meta Quest with the goal of convincing 18 to 24-year-old college students that a … consumer touch points and carrying the tagline “Explore What’s Next. Quest is Ready.,” the WMU team conducted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… to enhance undergraduate introduction to science , with the goal of attracting and retaining more students in the STEM … Susan R. Stapleton , dean of the Graduate College, a longtime science and science education researcher, and a … often overlooked. Students need the opportunity to learn what science is and what scientists do. By allowing them to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. It is administered by the Institute of International … their international studies are important to our country in times of conflict as well as times of peace." Assistance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit

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… these varied elements of her identity and reflects them in what she calls "a mélange of various kinds of art in … in this exhibit. Through these and all of her works, her goal is to create well-crafted images that have a positive, … was born in Grand Rapids and over her life has divided her time primarily between California and Kalamazoo. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… Student Engagement . "A lot of different organizations are going to be in (the Student Organization Center), so people … The new Student Organization Center (SOC) is three times larger than the former space in the Bernhard Center … are in one space and we can talk to each other. Not only does it give us more visibility, but as student media, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Men's soccer team releases its 2014 schedule

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… Conference regular season and tournament runners-up a year ago. "The schedule is much more balanced than a … be exciting games for our supporters to watch. By the time we compete in the MAC portion of the schedule, we will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16320

Expedited counseling psychology master’s program now offered to meet industry demand

College of Education and Human Development

… at WMU in behavioral science or psychology can enroll in up 12 credit hours that count toward a master’s degree, saving them time and money. According to zippia.com, the demand for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72294

Comedian Jen Kober coming to Bernie’s Thursday

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kober KALAMAZOO--Stand-up comedian Jen Kober appears for one show only at 9 p.m. … taped a co-starring role in an episode of NBC's new sitcom "Up All Night" with Christina Applegate and Maya Rudolph. … this year, and is preparing to tape a new one-hour stand-up special for television. Visit wmich.edu/cab for more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/253

Sales students shine during two national competitions

Haworth College of Business

… speed selling at the National Sales Challenge, the second time a WMU student has earned the honor. Milantoni and … portion, Milantoni was voted Viewers' Choice in that category. He also placed fourth overall. Warner earned third … and mentally draining, but it reminded me that I'm doing what I love and that sales is the best career choice for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28900