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Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura Argentati won a … Argentati and other U of NYFW participants attended a runway show by iconic fashion brand Badgley Mischka. Courtesy: … Opportunities and Design Association (MODA) fashion show.  "After going to Mood, I got a ton of inspiration for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931

New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce

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… is operated through WMU’s College of Health and Human Services in Kalamazoo. About the program The Area Health Education Center program was developed by the U.S. Congress in 1971 to recruit, train … to underserved populations. WMU's Western Regional Center was created in 2013 through an agreement with Wayne State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29243

Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award

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… Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Wednesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45007

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… bars during a meet at Western. Stacie Harrison celebrates after competing in the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet … a dietetics major and Bronco gymnast, is looking forward to graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gymnastics takes … she prepares to graduate, the student-athlete is looking forward to her next challenge—as a soldier. Harrison attends a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

New Michigan autism resource launched at WMU

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… University's work in training professionals and providing services for children and families. "It totally changes the direction of people's lives...And Kalamazoo is way ahead of the curve in putting together partnerships and … elements of the WMU Autism Center of Excellence, which was funded by a special $4 million appropriation by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26859

Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program

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… Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … are being accepted through Sunday, March 16 , for awards that will be presented during Western Michigan … Outstanding Ally Award Stonewall Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership Nominations for each award are being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13452

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… of Pennsylvania. The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree that will be planted. Tree … program, hold an Arbor Day observance and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

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… be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this … healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship was definitely something I wasn't expecting. It was very … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195