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Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

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… Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans … of transitions, reorganization and personnel changes. The mission of the WMU center, its Seita program and the … The decision to recast the organizational structure was triggered by several factors, according to WMU's Dr. Yvonne …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… first-generation college students, alumni Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zenia Gutierrez reads a book from the bilingual … "Walking in the line (at commencement), I was in disbelief that I had made it through; I graduated. I had a … teacher." The daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Gutierrez is now opening the door for countless students just like her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students … that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a collaboration between the University Center for the … senior year in high school and freshman year in college. This bridge-year program will address the need for greater …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

Comedian Ty Barnett to perform at Bernhard Center

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… Ty Barnett will be at Western Michigan University for a single show from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Bernie's in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 … cab-president@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2112. Contact: Tonya Durlach September 28, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1822

Instructors to share their poetry and other creative works

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Instructors to share their poetry and other creative works … Work" from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 . The event, which is open to the public free of charge, will take place in the … read their poetry and fiction, and John C. Griffin will discuss and play his musical composition "This is Just to … Janet Heller at janetheller@charter.net. Contact: Tonya Durlach March 8, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5572

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned Submitted by Deanne … Weekend Friday through Sunday, Oct. 5-7 . "Forever Gold" is the 2018 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will … Pancake Breakfast—Complimentary all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice served from 7:30 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Guest speaker to address the importance of studying Japanese

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… Guest speaker to address the importance of studying Japanese Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Japanese highlighting the ties between Michigan and Japan is slated for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 , in 3025 Brown Hall … stationed in important diplomatic positions in Russia and Israel before coming to the Midwest in 2010. Japan is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3090

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase Submitted by Kaitlynn … the grand opening in late August. “The Student Center team is very excited about our July 31 soft opening,” says Paul … the semester begins allows us to gauge how the building is working.  It’s like 'pre-season,' and we’ll tweak and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Senior engineering students test their education for area projects … by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks Assisted Living community A staff member at the White Oaks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… how she planted seeds of success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brooke Elliott plays chef and restaurant owner … of Western's music theatre performance program. "In this business, you just never know; you can pour your heart … and it's a really powerful thing when you do." The series is centered on a group of lifelong friends in Serenity, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412