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Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus

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… Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They mentor peers, … treats in campus cafes and help keep our campus landscape beautiful; student employees are an integral part of Western Michigan University. Their impact will be celebrated across campus during National Student Employee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laila Stein has a number of opportunities on the horizon after earning bachelor's … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With two degrees in hand and a plan to become a flight instructor, Laila Stein has a clear future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While sticks and … when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the impacts can be widespread: Words fueled animosity and violence during … voices that get amplified on social media," says Dr. David Benac , professor of history at Western Michigan University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary

College of Education and Human Development

… Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary Submitted by Chris Hybels on Education students were surprised by a visit from … the impact of hands-on learning in elementary classrooms. Autumn, an African sulcata tortoise, is 30 years old …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mike Hayosh, center, a … University is off to a flying start as one of a limited number of accredited U.S. institutions offering stand-alone … small unmanned aerial vehicles can carry. The University began offering two UAV-related graduate certificates in May …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

Bullock Performance Institute features 'A Singing Sampler'

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… Performance Institute features 'A Singing Sampler' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dalton Recital Hall … , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21127

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mark … Rochon’s experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world.  … create an endowment for the department that will directly benefit generations of philosophy students to come.  “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans

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… Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and employees at Western Michigan University will be engaging this year in a lengthy celebration of Veterans … which is officially observed Wednesday, Nov. 11. They will be participating in a wide range of on- and off-campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28104

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

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… Herbert W. Kenz obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Herbert W. Kenz Herbert W. Kenz , a retired associate director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

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… Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A previous class took … short-term courses and three daylong trips are being offered this summer by the Osher Lifelong Learning … and aimed at mature adults. The first of these activities began June 2 , but plenty of others are being staged on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523