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Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

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… project. It will target students from underrepresented groups and from educationally and financially disadvantaged … Their contact with an older student navigator under the watchful eye of a faculty mentor has been very beneficial, … more or less common and different cultural traditions and ways of communicating. In addition, a more diverse nursing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From drinking water and air quality to renewable energy, environmental policy decisions impact every … our lives. Instead of just learning about the impacts, a group of Western Michigan University students got the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Olivia … of five finalists for its 2017 Project Degree Completion Award. The annual prize is designed to identify, recognize … its celebrated Seita Scholars program, which provides the support needed to help young people who have aged out of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

Fifth Wednesday Journal, Humanities Center present reading at WMU

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… the Humanities at Western Michigan University are teaming up to present a reading featuring WMU professors, students … of English, director of the creative writing program and award-winning poet, will serve as moderator. The readers … creative writing. Her fourth poetry collection, "Oz," was published in 2011. She is the author of "A Grammar to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37271

WMU advertising student honored by national advertising organization

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University advertising and promotion student was selected by the American Advertising Federation to … is one of only 50 recipients of the annual, nationwide award for college seniors with both exceptional academic and … As part of her submission, Venezia was asked to come up with a tagline and hashtag for herself. Her tagline, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39199

WMU Theatre to present Midwestern premiere of 'The Witches of Eastwick'

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… Main Campus. Based on the original novel by John Updike, the musical portrays three women who try to brew up the perfect man, but find that he's more sinister than … to be the first university to perform this show . WMU was honored to host the composer of "The Witches of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42904

Variety of summer camps offered for young people

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… young people Submitted by Deanne Puca on Summer camp signup has begun at WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University's June, July and August … Archaeological Project. Additionally, there is a new Upward Bound Project separate from the Kalamazoo Upward Bound …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45688

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… right now and we need 4,000 dietitians every year to keep up with it," says McHugh. "Becoming a RDN is more education … services to be covered by insurance and hopefully increase wages that match the education that we're required to have." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523

Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library

University Libraries

… Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library Submitted by Sara Volmering on Waldo Library now offers a Seed Library, which can be … Western students, employees and community members can pick up free seeds from Waldo Library to grow at home. Seed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205

Deadline to apply for Ethics Bowl team approaches

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… to compete in the national championship each spring. WMU was the regional champion in 2006 and 2007 and placed in the … the team's position. Team members are eligible to sign up for one to two hours of independent study credit in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/241