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Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

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… at the University. The two are Doralee N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When … good people who make things happen," she continues. "Every set of freshmen and transfer students, every student seeking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients … systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … enough about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … conclusion of her Communicating About Taboo Topics course.  Designed and taught by Dr. Mark Orbe , Taboo Topics relies … the context of differing racial, cultural and communicative settings. For instance, to be Black in Central and South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… on ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is life-changing for … different practicums, so I got a really great variety of settings with patients," she says. "I got to work with kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising in Merze Tate College; David Renkiewicz, district director for state Rep. Matt Hall; Dr. Edwin … and received assistance in finding employment. This action set a powerful precedent that still stands today that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to … President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger sense of belonging and … he will fund through a Transformational Initiatives Fund he set up last fall— Success @ WMU and Esports @ WMU . Matching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… The MLK Social Justice Book Bowl is a reading competition designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote … "The Courage to Create" poetry reading and competition awards reception, 4:30 to 6 p.m. , WMU Trimpe Building … educational workshops. Mental health agency booths will be set up allowing participants to view the agency display …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

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… Thomsen stars in the reprisal of Jeff Daniels' hit comedy, "Diva Royale," at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, … Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … Segrest) The comedy focuses on three Michigan moms who set off on a girls trip for the ages. With Celine Dion as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl

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… will be playing in the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, Jan. 2 . The Broncos … Park , home of the Texas Rangers. Located at 1000 Ballpark Way in Arlington, Globe Life Park is a short 10-minute walk … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36762

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … the utmost dedication, passion, and excellence in teaching, setting a standard for us all,” says  Dr. Julian Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching