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WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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… when diverse viewpoints are heard and engaged with in good faith. At Heterodox Academy, we are proud to honor … individuals and institutions who are not just speaking up for open inquiry but actively building cultures that … New York, where  Jeff Breneman , WMU’s vice president for government relations and external partnerships;  Dave Paul , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding

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… WMU Student Sustainability Grant competition, which supports student research, projects and activities that have … by mid-December 2020. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester.  Funding is awarded twice … application deadline in order to maximize their planning time. Spring grant applications will be due on the Thursday …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… education, the Broncos Lead Internship Program wrapped up its inaugural summer session with dozens of success … to compensate the interns." "It's been a game changer, big time," adds Nora Selheimer , director of Children's Nature … how to host interns and made site visits to ensure students got the most out of their experiences. "Seeing all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for professionals who work with young … Blaisure , WMU professor of family and consumer science. "Good intentions are good, but we need more when working with … of 14-to-21-year-olds from around Kalamazoo County, several times a month as a group and with each member one-on-one. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving … "It’s not just about helping people do their jobs. We ask what is important to that person. What do they enjoy?" The … lots of flexibility," Hock says. The department’s next goal is to grow a fellowship program in collaboration with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… award Jan. 17 . WMU won the honor in the male recipient category for Division I schools. The Broncos were recognized for … by WMU graduate Alec Gores, was an experience of a lifetime for Bronco nation. And then for all the stars to align … 10 seconds to bring the players over and clue them in as to what’s going on,” Lester said. “I told them the situation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Sindecuse announces shutdown during closure, new pharmacy hours

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… at Western Michigan University will shut down during the upcoming holiday closure, Thursday through Tuesday, Dec.   … hours will be discontinued. Hours for the pharmacy's drive-up window will be extended by half an hour on Fridays. … the end of the year are asked to make arrangements to pick up prescriptions no later than Monday, Dec.   23. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11569

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… is a right everyone should have and look forward to sharing what we’ve learned over the past year.” Lisa Garcia , WMU … The symposium is free and open to anyone interested in supporting adult literacy, from experienced volunteer tutors … they can serve this important cause, particularly during a time of virtual learning. Students are also invited to learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… to the United States with her family. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as dusty boxes of slides and photographs has … were remarkable photographs of a very different place and time.” Upon reviewing the artifacts and hearing Juretschke’s … she's a German girl at a time when being German wasn't a good thing. Trying to capture that sense of her life, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

WMU board set to elect officers for 2018 in next meeting

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… Park. The resolution is to name the new road for a longtime civic leader, now deceased, who was a strong advocate … the event will be live streamed online at http://bit.ly/1Go6KLc . Background materials on items the board will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44899