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Photo gallery: College of Fine Arts through the years

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… poster for WMU Theatre's 1972 production of "King Lear" designed and illustrated by graphic student Patrick Koeller. … WMU Theatre students perform "Grease" in 1974. The WMU Design Center has a long tradition of students creating … Thomas and Jane Baas, professors of dance, get dressed up for a performance in 1996. Graphic design students work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68169

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… the experiences and perspectives of individuals and groups from many cultural backgrounds. It is rooted in the … many of the problems experienced by culturally different groups and individuals are based on cross-cultural … Center of the Adrian Trimpe Building. This is a workshop designed to both inform students as well as faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… a world outside their own; that type of experience is still significant and empowering for Black young people today, … extraordinary story is a testimony to that legacy. She grew up in a single-parent household and was a single parent … During her years a reporter, she says she often was assigned stories about the African American community, paid …

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

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

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… a more holistic approach to student success and scale it up in a way that ensures equitable access for all WMU … such as Career and Student Employment Services , WMU Signature —a program to help students explore their purpose … assessment and effectiveness in Merze Tate College. "We saw significant gains for students who had caring professors in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… Zamora's own family life has had its challenges, growing up in a single-parent home with financial difficulties. … and diving head-first into college life. She found the support she was looking for in her fellow Foundation … Zamora the opportunity to attend college and a built-in support system, but also an avenue to pursue her passions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," … demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support. They were joined by Lauren Carney , director of … parts of my culture that helped me, such as strong family support. But there are not many men of color who feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge … opened my aperture recently and inspired me to think bigger. This challenge was my first opportunity to do that in … in business law and reflected on the project in his WMU Signature capstone presentation . Sponsors supporting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design for a project at Edgewater Automation. Backe cultivated … it now," he says. "The kids come in and they'll just run up and hug you."  The experience could also pay dividends …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… serving on search and steering committees and working groups to leading classes in the community and serving on … humble, pragmatic, ethical and no-nonsense demeanor, coupled with her critical thinking, problem-solving and an … her contributions; she participated in working groups that prepared proposals to the full IEC for curriculum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… specific information and use descriptive examples in support of your nominee to assure this person gets the full … for students, Western Michigan University staff stepped up. Whether it’s through providing moral support, navigating a changing housing landscape, providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004