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Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… is pursuing a dual master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies , will perform live … "Sometimes you need to know that the villain is watching from above, because it changes the story, and you … The theater started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Litvinova … a Difference, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service and Distinguished Teaching awards. It is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331

Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show

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… Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show Submitted by Anonymous (not … the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services has assembled her art into a show to honor her … nature. The work in the exhibit is colorful and covers themes of water, landscape and animals. A few of the paintings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15021

Laura G. Manis obituary

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… (not verified) on Laura G. Manis , an associate professor emerita in what had been the University Counseling and … Center at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 18 . She was 93. Manis joined the staff in 1966 and retired in 1982 after 15 years of service to the University. She was instrumental in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45875

Accountancy student earns competitive $10,000 scholarship

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… Oversight Board for the 2019-20 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue careers in audit. Larner was selected for the scholarship based on her interest and … she uses her accountancy skills in a variety of meaningful ways, including: Serving as former vice president of chapter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54772

Accountancy student earns competitive scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Oversight Board for the 2019-20 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue careers in audit. Larner was selected for the scholarship based on her interest and … she uses her accountancy skills in a variety of meaningful ways, including: Serving as former vice president of chapter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54717

Patricia 'Patty' Negrevski obituary

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… "Patty" Negrevski , a Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 12 . She was 57. Negrevski joined the WMU staff in 1990 and was a budget analyst for the Evaluation Center. Services and remembrances A private memorial service has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42234

Student organization recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… year. The chapter maintained their gold status, which means they are a top chapter in terms of professional, outreach and service activities. This is the 39th time the chapter has … that these are excellent students who have worked hard toward their chosen profession. It also shows the ability of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/beta-alpha-psi-2024

Leona Heerlyn obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Leona Heerlyn , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died April 14 . She was 81. Heerlyn, of Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1980. … Health Center and retired in 1997 after 17 years of service to the University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47495

Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grants to Western Michigan University nearly hit $3 million in November and December, WMU trustees … learned at their Jan. 22 meeting. Grants for public service topped other categories, nearly reaching $1.5 … came in at $588,025. The largest public service grant was for $579,757 and was awarded by Kalamazoo Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463