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Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success

W Magazine

… Denomme, BS '00 DETROIT— Steve Denomme’s movie script for his storied aviation career could be “The Good, the Bad and … know. I just jumped in with both feet, working my way to what interested me,” Denomme says. He says he was “instantly … Although he was called back to finish training, he was furloughed by Mesaba that October. He worked as an instructor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774

Additional shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season

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… Added events The Piano Guys—8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 What began as an experiment and then exploded into an … scored YouTube viewership at more than 500 million views. This unique performing art center concert will feature their … the energy as they put a retro spin on favorite tunes in this fun, family friendly show. Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23570

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University graduate, transferred to Western in his junior year because, unlike other schools he had … so influenced by Western that he went on to get not only his bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology in 1989, … skipping ahead in rank. The Navy won, and Schmorrow began what would become a twenty-year military career.  Following …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… as University’s 10th president Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Bronco community welcomed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., … that colleges and universities serve. Though the value of what Western Michigan University and higher education as a … the right leader at the right time,” says Trustee James Liggins Jr. , who co-chaired PSAC. “We have a president-elect …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17

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… to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … of four other prestigious campuswide honors: the Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished … years, she has worked tirelessly with students to learn what the barriers are that they are facing," that nominator …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945

Student Rights and Responsibilities’ restorative justice program receives permanent funding

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… has resulted in greater student engagement, lower recidivism and put a greater emphasis on holistic student growth … those behaviors.”    Early data on the pilot program suggests that students have responded well to the additional … well-being promoting institution. “Western is really doing what they say they value by developing programs and funding …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/news/2024/10/restorative-justice-program

Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… hospitals throughout the city over four weeks. She was surprised by several things that were really different working in … out activities, the child didn't seem to fully understand what I was asking, and mom was also confused on my role in … accepted to become a child life specialist. I definitely suggest future students deciding on a program to come to WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… following 32 years of service to the University. She is remembered by colleagues and former students around the … A former public school teacher, Lowrie began her distinguished career in library education at WMU in 1951 as … school for those studying to be teachers. She joined what became the School of Librarianship as a faculty member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588

Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer

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… Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU offers many campus … registration and $202.50 to $225 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students, staff and community that range … camp experiences for academically advanced students: "What's Your Starpower?" for ages 8 to 10 and "So You Want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22435

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way … and on weekends to solve problems and ensure people get what they need and for her willingness to patiently help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805