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Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets
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… buckets Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The swag, the performances, the unending line for Celebration! … Bash is charging back in person this year, for the first time since 2019, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. "I … photo booth for visitors to enjoy. MAKING CONNECTIONS Nearly 200 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815
Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college
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… Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in … his father with their family construction business. He was born in the United States, but his English was limited; … work graduate student at WMU. "It was like living two different lives at the same time." For Jalen Palmore , a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165
Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24
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… Michigan University will recognize four exceptional staff members during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11 , for their … officer; William Mitchell, assistant manager of Valley Dining Center; David Prellwitz , gardener with Landscape …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24
New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community
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… New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community Submitted by Erin Flynn … Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068
Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on … academic affairs. The award recognizes faculty and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional service in areas …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824
Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala
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… a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. Dancers were transported to a virtual … who recently received a Creative Living for Dancers Award to create work in a virtual space. The evolution of … Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up with interactive media specialist Kevin Abbott , who runs the University's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239
Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories
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… Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … at the University. The two are Doralee N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
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… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the time he graduated from Spring Lake High School in 2008, kind … philosophies. "Always be willing to try something new or different." That perspective hasn't changed since he joined …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry
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… Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing … art esports arena on campus spurred by President Edward Montgomery's Transformational Initiative Fund . … and co-creator of WMU's esports program, has met with nearly every dean at WMU to talk about esports …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
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… Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student Submitted … The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue and checking out high fashion … The Western Michigan University fashion design and development student was recently whisked away for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033