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Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo
College of Education and Human Development
… achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Whitney Lewis was one of six recipients who won the YWCA Kalamazoo's … 2023 Young Women of Achievement Award. Whitney Lewis, center, with Dr. Kristal Ehrhardt, interim dean of WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728
Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024
News
… encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10 ; … 8 and on weekends. Many offices, including the Office of Admissions , Bronco Express and the Office of Student … health care providers. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is open March 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 2 from 10 a.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74685
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
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… sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front of Floyd Hall on Western Michigan University's … Dr. Dee Sherwood and student Skyler Wolverton recently visited to harvest some for smudge ceremonies during … Day celebrations. "When we all meet, the first thing we do is smudge, and that's when we get our medicine and burn it," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital
Haworth College of Business
… When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital Submitted by … Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is doing just that. By engaging with alumni, strategically utilizing resources and expertise and connecting aspiring business owners with capital, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373
Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students
College of Arts and Sciences
… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovering the structure of DNA, diagnosing sickle-cell … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892
Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended
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… Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Update, 9/19/19: Insect repellent with DEET is being … pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468
Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship. “This award gives students a chance to not only drive … also protect the security of our nation,” says Tuckey. “This is why I am so grateful for receiving a SMART scholarship.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68119
Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall
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… Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The college experience is about more than academics; it also prepares students to … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning Submitted by Erin Flynn on Patricia … always ready for a challenge. That ability to adapt and rise above was galvanized as the COVID-19 crisis swept the … in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590
Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
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… role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's … Connection, will become the University's interim assistant vice president for community partnerships on June 28 … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168