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First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming
W Magazine
… field. "The Broncos Lead Internship Program financially supporting the DeLano Farms interns not only helps us have a … Kalamazoo Nature Center's DeLano Farms. For 12 weeks, a group of interns from Western Michigan University swapped their … my career." Interns also had the opportunity to visit Kellogg Biological Research Center, which practices rotational …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437
WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity
News
… shows outside; when the sun goes down and the lights come up, it's really magical." The season kicks off Thursday, … that took several months. It meant that really, far more aggressively than we have done in the past, we examined show … 2021-22 lineup includes "Lys," "Into the Woods," "Sweat," "Significant Other" and "Next Stop, Broadway!" with Broadway …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062
$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services
News
… challenges at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. The recently signed fiscal year 2024 state budget includes a $4 million … Western's Autism Center of Excellence offers broad support to improve the lives of individuals with autism and … is that we have students working with their clients for a significant period of time," Bennett says. While the center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115
Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
News
… 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
A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
College of Arts and Sciences
… 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
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
News
… 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
WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications
News
… 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
News
… 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