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Two Broncos earn preseason All-MAC volleyball honors

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… KALAMAZOO—Senior middle blocker Jessica Brown and sophomore setter Terin Norris - of the Western Michigan University … six-player Preseason All-MAC West roster. Last season, WMU was one of three schools in the conference to secure an … third on the Broncos' single-season record list. She racked up 135 kills in 2011, the most for a Bronco since 2006. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1310

University Theatre presents comedy 'Fuddy Meers'

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… 7, 2 p.m. With a rare form of psychogenic amnesia, Claire wakes up every morning to a beautiful house in the suburbs, a … of the day before. Join in the absurdity as Claire abruptly finds herself surrounded by a curio-cabinet of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1376

Make a Difference award recipients to be honored at reception

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… Make a Difference award recipients to be honored at reception Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Make a Difference award reception Dec. 3 KALAMAZOO—Thirteen University staff … by a committee of peers from the participating employee groups of AFSCME, APA, MSEA, POA, and PSSO. The recipients will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3123

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Sleepwalk with Me'

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… Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Sleepwalk with Me' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Sleepwalk with Me" at the Little Theatre Nov. 9-11 KALAMAZOO—The … inspired, but fictional, film. Birbiglia portrays a stand-up comedian struggling with the stress of a stalled career, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2813

Board approves WMU 2018-19 operating budget of $424 million

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… that begins July 1 . The newly approved and balanced budget was approved by trustees at their June 27 meeting. Both … for base funding from the state. That amount is up $1.8 million, or 1.62 percent, compared to last year's … compensation increases for collective bargaining groups and a 2 percent compensation pool for non-bargaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47794

TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

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… outstanding yet not surprising," says Western President Edward Montgomery .  "Through our comprehensive approach to … with integrity, empathy and commitment that is bound to set us apart from the rest." For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… human trafficking Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hounakey WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on … by a trusted relative. A betrayal of trust Hounakey grew up in the West African country of Togo, where becoming a … in pain. She never really asked me questions. "I was so upset at her because every month when she came, I would say, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… gatherings, Bracey says academic programs actually make up the majority of activities. This year, almost all … have virtual programs; there are also virtual and small-group gatherings for groups like ROTC, TRIO and Lee Honors … students. "We still have all the fun stuff, but we want to get through this pandemic safely and respectfully." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739

Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award

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… Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … wrote one nominator. "She has consistently nurtured and supported her staff, both professional and student, earning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35115

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… The stakes are high, with more than $250,000 in prize money up for grabs for the teams who make the best product pitches … their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is from Mattawan. "It's just a surreal moment to not only be representing … up in a small family heating and cooling business where I was a part-time helper, installing and sealing sheet metal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859