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Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Frances Ha'

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… a dance company, but she's not really a dancer. She has a best friend named Sophie, but they aren't really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as the possibility of them becoming reality dwindles. Frances Ha is a modern comic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8670

Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

W Magazine

… history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Marching Band members charge onto the field at Waldo Stadium. As her parents … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band … fewer than two dozen members. Over time, it has developed into a perennial powerhouse that is today typically 250 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Exercise students participate in mock interviews. … in mock interviews. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Interviewing can be a nerve-wrecking experience, especially for college … good first impression is the most important thing students can do during their interview. "They've already gotten …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

ROTC event to memorialize Capt. Russell, award scholarship

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… Mich., graduated from WMU in 2008. He was killed in October in an attack by insurgents in the Kandahar province of … name. A campaign to raise money for the scholarship began in November, primarily through word of mouth and … to raise at least $10,000 before they are endowed and can be awarded to students. The scholarship in Russell's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/242

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… public speaker, writer and market researcher will delve into the intergenerational nature of today's workforce … Kalamazoo. Both presentations will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator. BridgeWorks has been dedicated solely to the study of generational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

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… year of implementing WMU's 2012-15 Strategic Plan has been published online. The Year Two Year-End Report on … Brylinsky says. "The report reflects a number of significant outcomes from key initiatives implemented in 2013-14." … to the 2014-15 academic year, the University has moved into the third and final year of its initial three-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a journalist, author and mentor, Sonya Bernard-Hollins has chronicled and channeled the spirit of … nearly 20 years ago while vetting story ideas about African American firsts of WMU. The Kalamazoo Gazette reporter … more, so young people are not blindsided when they go out into the world. We are teaching them what many call 'soft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068

WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification

WMU Student Center

… WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification … like the Game On! game room were thoughtfully designed to be sustainable and energy efficient spaces for student … some relaxation any time of year. Biophilic design elements can be found throughout the Student Center, including in the …

https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

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… seekers Submitted by Deanne Puca on Virtual interviews are becoming the norm for many students looking to secure their … (Getty Images) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Creating connections that can lead to internships and jobs is vital for Western … and recent alumni as well as employers seeking talented candidates. WMU is helping students pursue these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… recipients from a competitive group of nominees" says Dr. Candy McCorkle , WMU vice president for diversity and … Often, it is assumed that diversity and inclusion have to be the work of those directly charged with the work. But, as … innovation in her efforts to incorporate diversity into her work on campus and for being committed to further …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530