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University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … accolade WMU bestows specifically on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of the required internship hours for the child life track of Western Michigan University's … sciences master's degree program , Julia Bice  took the opportunity to intern abroad—increasing not only her workplace skills but her cultural understanding as well. Bice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

Plans for new alumni center unveiled

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… Plans for new alumni center unveiled Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the exterior of the renovated East Hall. KALAMAZOO—New building wings … architects from TowerPinkster unveiled the final design for the new Western Michigan University Alumni Center . The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654

Panel of top executives to judge WMU's first MBA case competition

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… panel of top executives from the likes of Meijer, Stryker Corp., Dow Chemical Co. and Ernst & Young will evaluate … Paul Boyer , vice chairman emeritus, Meijer; David Hoogendoorn , market segment leader for Michigan and northwest Ohio and office managing partner …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14568

Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert

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… Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on Miller KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Oboist Courtney Miller , in collaboration with pianist Minji Kwon , dancer Kristin Marrs and … , will present an evening of music and dance featuring works by J.S. Bach and Elliott Carter, as well as recently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38477

Chicago-based chamber group will present multimedia experience

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… Mich.—Fifth House Ensemble will present a multimedia performance featuring illustrations by prolific comics artist, author, illustrator and designer Sarah Becan at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38181

Student contest part of MLK academy's 50th-anniversary celebration

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… Western Michigan University's longest-running academic support programs, the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars … now students are playing a role in publicizing and commemorating the academy's semicentennial. All undergraduate and … to design a serigraphy/screen-print poster that commemorates the anniversary. The flyer announcing the competition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45215

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers … Young athletes crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at … "Goal!" a referee yells.  Players on the sideline jump for joy. The player who threw the ball claps. None of them, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU … vote early. That’s the message from WeVote , a nonpartisan organization at Western Michigan University focused on … in this democratic society," says Dr. Denise Keele , professor of political science and WeVote faculty co-chair. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health Submitted by … the relationship between technology and wellness. Virtual workout apps, telehealth visits and distance education are now the norm. Keeping users engaged in positive behaviors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067