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WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Caron … its first broadcast on April 3, 1977, hiked to WMUK-FM with his backpack stuffed with albums. The storm may have halted vehicular traffic, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

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… Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community Submitted by … day on campus, enjoying a variety of competitions along with sledding, ice skating and live entertainment. Hot food … competition for more than 19,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Admission to the carnival is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… to keep tuition cost below statewide average Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Acting at its July 25 … that entails--and at a cost that is more in keeping with a less complex institution," Dunn told the board. … fewer than 12 credits pay on a per-credit basis as well, with the per-credit-hour rate set at $316.03. Although WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… Day, WeVote is making one last push to get Western Michigan University students equipped and excited to vote. The … by voting. The lieutenant governor will kick things off with an introduction, followed by a discussion among … , a junior studying political science who has been involved with WeVote since his freshman year. "There's just a feeling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running

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… Sport management grad ready to hit the court running Submitted by Erin Flynn on Warda Niaz is graduating with a bachelor's degree in sport management and several … "I just knew whatever I did, I wanted to stay connected with the sports industry," she says. Now, as she prepares to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990

WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… recognized by national diversity magazine Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … to honor students in need, enhancing business relationships with diverse or disadvantaged businesses and increasing … grateful to Insight Into Diversity magazine for honoring us with the HEED award for the eighth straight year," said WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off … to quote Albert Einstein, 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.'" THE … their work to the community during Art Hop, Kalamazoo's monthly celebration of arts featuring exhibits and events. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… 'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks … Kibadi, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo with plans to study biomedical sciences and follow in his … of malaria when he was young. Sindecuse connected Kibadi with the Charles Van Riper Language, Speech and Hearing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

WMU master's degree in finance expected in fall 2022

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… WMU master's degree in finance expected in fall 2022 Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … in Finance degree, which is expected to begin in fall 2022, with provisional applications now being accepted. The degree … and more An accelerated program that allows students with an undergraduate business degree to complete the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67177

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

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… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots is no longer science fiction. Scientists have … of historic interest in how technology mediates what we do with each other,” says Edwards. “Now, suddenly with things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097