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Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division

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… work in concert with faculty and staff in an environment designed to help students pursue their purpose, prosper in … serve on the leadership team at Western. I look forward to supporting the Bronco family in leading innovation and … bridge gaps in access and engagement. Vasquez Heilig grew up in Lansing, Michigan. He attended the University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883

Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year

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… Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Student Employment Administrators has chosen its Student Supervisor of the Year for the state of Michigan, and the … In that position, Curtis was an effective leader, assigning and allocating numerous tasks to student employees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573

WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd . "By lifting up an under-represented population—young people who have … college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita Scholars Program is a comprehensive support system that aims to increase successful outcomes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

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… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … forums, garden sponsorship opportunities and logistical support, Seed embodies a vision that materializes in the … with farmers markets is you need to have a constant supply,” says Hempel. “If you're just one small garden, you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

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… now at Oklahoma State University. The volume explores the significant role the Michigan Basin has played in … and from Wisconsin, Illinois, New York and Ohio. The triggering symposium, Kehew notes, was sponsored by the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, which is made up of the geological surveys in each of the states. Since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… made it really fun and enjoyable," says Flanders, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. "I wanted to be like him and make … down and feel more relaxed for the rest of the day." Her supervisor was so impressed with her work that she hired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

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… a senior crisis advisor for Amnesty International will team up with four Western Michigan University-connected panelists … as a fundraiser, it is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10. The discussion is part of the 2017 … in the Middle East, Iraq War, conflict in Darfur, Arab uprisings and their aftermath, and impact of the violence by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… Photo of an illuminated leech At the end of a lab table clogged with notebooks and instruments, five European medicinal … squirm or swim in a jar of water. Dr. John Jellies rolls up the sleeve of a black turtleneck sweater, reaches in and … Jellies explains. While this boney structure offers significant protection, he says that it also isolates the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

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… the aid of researchers at the Developmental Services Group and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to assist in the … was awarded in mid-August, so the study is in its start-up phase. Magura plans to post preliminary reports during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

University Theatre announces 2017-18 season

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… their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the Supreme Court outlawing segregation in eating establishments. … of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it's up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his … resurface with hilarious consequences. "Jesus Christ Superstar," April 6-15 The University Theatre is excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42085