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WMU to host medievalists from around the globe

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… WMU to host medievalists from around the globe Submitted by Anonymous (not … and culture of the Middle Ages, its pioneering function was to introduce the first Master of Arts in Medieval … the Dead and the In-Between." Special plenary lectures are set for 8:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/374

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements Submitted … flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … Foundation and the federal government. The funds helped to set a new strategic direction for the college, purchased new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

White, Potter, Nowak and Parker are headed to the NFL

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… White, Potter, Nowak and Parker are headed to the NFL Submitted by Anonymous … teams. John Potter Potter is the program's all-time leading scorer with 333 points. He is also the program and MAC … holder for consecutive PATs made in a career (129). He set consecutive records for PATs made in a season, with 54 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/376

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A company that puts a creative spin on traditional travel won first place at Western Michigan … competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … guesswork out of cooking because it includes a mechanism to set exactly how much seasoning should be dispensed. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… in the United States. The new CentraCare location is set to open in about a year in the heart of downtown … tests, radiology and much more. Clients can get help with washing their clothes, bathing and other personal needs, … under one umbrella. It grew out of treatment programs designed for older Asian Americans in San Francisco in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… They are a tell-tale sign of the times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the pandemic has pushed … hired voice actors to play the parts of mothers looking to set up therapy appointments for their teenage daughters. … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] PONTIAC, Mich.—Feeding the growing number of Michiganders in need during the … distributed boxes to hundreds of people in their cars. “It was really nice to be out in public and actually see the … That job, paired with the experience he gained at WMU, set him up for success in the uncharted territory he’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

WMU supply chain program once again named top program in U.S.

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… list of Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs. This distinction places it within the top tier of programs … against much larger schools," says 2020 graduate John Hayward . "WMU offers a customized experience that involves a … diverse curriculum, which gives students a versatile skill set. The level of commitment from the faculty, advisors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60197

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

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… allow. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … area on the southeast shores of Asylum Lake has also been designated for a prescribed burn. Copies of the burn permit … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree … admits she initially thought about bucking the family tradition when it came to college. "Western won me over because … to continue that legacy and break generational curses and set your family and your community on the right track." For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190