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Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game
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… award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up for the annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … during the football game. This year's royalty contestant group was one of the largest in recent years, says Wayne Bond , … proud to return to as alumni, and it all starts now." View updates about more student engagement events on Instagram …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383
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
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to … Athletic Hall of Fame, having been inducted in the first group of honorees in 1973. For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627
WMU to confer 1,200 degrees during summer commencement
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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. All seats are general admission. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40546
Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western
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… , that include a bake sale, trivia night, demonstration in support of immigrants and Latin dance lessons. "I hope that … piñata, DJ, bounce house and more. The event will also be supported by the Latinx Employee Association in collaboration … stories of Latinx students who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program and their families. The diverse array …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724
Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions
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… and other diseases. A page from a Folia book can clean up to 100 liters of water at a cost of less than a penny per … how important the tool would be to provide safe water supplies. "I hope that these filters will one day help … as one of the top 100 inventions of 2015 and won the Design Intelligence Award and Institution of Chemical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402
WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics
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… Lakes Culinary Team, and he was the only member of the group not from the Detroit area. He and his teammates, Chefs … for his five-course tasting menu. Teammate Abbey picked up a third bronze, also in culinary art. Olympic training … to WMU in 2014 after nine years with Bronson Healthcare Group and a career in food that began with the Opryland Hotel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355
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
Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success
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… a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western. They are chosen from … Champion Champion, custodian with Building and Custodial Support Services, has mastered the art of outstanding … comfortable in approaching him with questions or suggestions,” writes his colleagues. Scott Hennessy Scott …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256
Officials release early results of stakeholder survey
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… agreement for the aspirational initiatives being suggested for inclusion in Western Michigan University's … is the challenge to create a campus culture that supports academic excellence and maintains a positive and … becoming a campus that models a welcoming and supportive university climate. The top priority among the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29622