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Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House
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… right, got a special, behind-the-scenes tour of Washington, D.C. thanks to alumna Julie Shroyer, B.S.W.'87, … Student Day at the White House. They also toured other buildings and met with legislators. Méndez calls visiting the … and Joana exemplify the reason for which WMU operates and sets out in its mission to achieve, which is to provide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523
Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala
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… a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. Dancers were transported to a virtual … who recently received a Creative Living for Dancers Award to create work in a virtual space. The evolution of … gave Western dance students a chance to expand their skill set and learn new forms of expression. "Getting to work with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239
Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories
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… at the University. The two are Doralee N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When … good people who make things happen," she continues. "Every set of freshmen and transfer students, every student seeking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609
Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice
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… on ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is life-changing for … different practicums, so I got a really great variety of settings with patients," she says. "I got to work with kids …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317
Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU
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… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to … President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger sense of belonging and … he will fund through a Transformational Initiatives Fund he set up last fall— Success @ WMU and Esports @ WMU . Matching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612
WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study
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… students have made their home in a special communal setting off campus. It’s similar to a college dorm—single rooms, common areas for socializing and a dining center under one roof. But, in this case, the … or visitor in assisted-living and nursing homes. “But this was very unique,” she says. “I wasn’t volunteering and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636
From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles
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… From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients … systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … enough about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed
Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes
Merze Tate College
… for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising in Merze Tate College; David Renkiewicz, district director for state Rep. Matt Hall; Dr. Edwin … and received assistance in finding employment. This action set a powerful precedent that still stands today that the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638
WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl
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… will be playing in the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, Jan. 2 . The Broncos … Park , home of the Texas Rangers. Located at 1000 Ballpark Way in Arlington, Globe Life Park is a short 10-minute walk … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36762
Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference
Housing and Residence Life
… Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University … WMU Housing and Residence Life’s groundbreaking work in the diversity, equity and inclusion space was recognized at the … one which the presenting group took into consideration when designing their presentation. “We know that DEI is under …
https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award