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WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… work this spring. Supported by a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, the transformative yearlong program aims to … to youth who have a heart to serve their communities, are committed to social justice and need training and … Dontray Hemphill , BLOCKS Club lead and director, is a parent member of the Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows. He feels …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Haworth College of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… the Haworth College of Business, six Presidential Scholars are selected each year. Josephine Thomas Josephine Thomas … and become a CPA.  Best advice: “If you don’t know what you are doing, don’t worry—everyone is in the same boat. Things … Alliance. After graduation, Johnson will be pursuing a career in system administration.   Favorite memory: “Being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71308

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… dropout working a retail job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was nearly cut short in 2014 … on Saturday, June 26. He attributes his dramatic shift in career trajectory to a counselor he was connected with during … such as an adaptive running and walking clinic. "We also are fitting an existing archery program to become adaptive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's … songs, dances, poetry recitals and folk music. Performances are given by Confucius Institute instructors and students in … twelfth Zodiac sign in the 12-year-cycle. Zodiac animals are associated with one of the five elements. The 2019 boar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… at the FSGP–the first since 2014. It also capped the career of Sunseeker "Farasi" which has been active since … chaos of the race. It's Texas, so it's hot and humid. You are working 15-hour days where you are moving nearly nonstop, and you are thinking critically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine

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… to accompany the articles.  The students' articles are in keeping with Encore's mission of showcasing the … the articles have a decidedly WMU bent. Among the stories are an in-depth feature on how technology has revolutionized … their talents and the outstanding journalism training they are receiving through WMU's School of Communication."  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39823

Faculty, student ensemble to perform Wednesday night concert

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… by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27955

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

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… cover topics such as how to respect pronouns, what topics are off-limits and how to negotiate using the restroom in a … and takes into account that all questions and concerns are valid. Schofield's belief is that being respectful—from … acclaim. He went on to sell out some of the world's biggest theatre venues. After more than a decade as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114

Western Brass Quintet to present CD release concert

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… by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27102

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… on Students compete in Western's state-of-the-art Esports Arena. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It may involve virtual worlds, but … It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan … in its inaugural year. The new competitive esports teams are not affiliated with Bronco Athletics and will instead be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222