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Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… received awards that bear the names of their scholarships' donors or the individuals for whom the scholarships were … school for maintaining an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher and showing strong academic integrity. In addition, she was … an intern in August 2017 at eyeglass company SVS Vision and worked in the corporate headquarters for the vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

WMU ArtPrize events include 35-piece exhibit, reception and more

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… and other events will take place at the WMU-Grand Rapids Downtown location at 200 Ionia St. S.W. The reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, presenting the work of 46 artists and transforming WMU's unique downtown … Arts in 2012. Her work also has been exhibited recently at shows in Miami, New York, San Jaun, Puerto Rico, and Mexico …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19214

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Grand Rapids community initiative to double the rate at which Grand Rapids Public Schools … to degree completion and put community resources to work to overcome those barriers. "At Western Michigan … with the goal over a three-year period to more than double the number of students who earn degrees from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… Friday, May 23, and reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Waldo Library closes at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24; and is closed … of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16117

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… continues to serve the business college as a student ambassador. Roosa also has been active in his field outside of WMU. … systems. Following graduation, Kennedy plans to enter the workforce for a couple of years, then return to school. He … thesis on the topic of the Comparison of Therapeutic Showering and Usual Care During Labor. Throughout the course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist

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… electronics and interactive video by Dr. Christopher Biggs , WMU assistant professor of music. The new work, "Contraposition," modernizes the concept of a … are realized by software created specifically for this work. "Contraposition" will also feature video samples …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," … movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' But as a kid, you don’t realize there's a way to actually help make it … playground,” says Neff, BSE ‘14, MSE ‘16. “It’s a job that doesn’t feel like one because I get to really embody my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… and a lot said they didn't feel prepared. So I started working with her to develop a study night for students, like … MTTC test vouchers and runner-ups were given gift cards donated by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Education Studies.  "I do feel more prepared for the MTTC," says  Alexis   Reist , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Applied Sciences’ students from all disciplines to showcase their work, share fresh perspectives and develop new systems. Each … for this investment in our students.” Dana Hammond So why does Landscape Forms invest so much into senior design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state

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… Seita Scholars program. The program provides a support network for students who have aged out of foster care and are … in the past by providing two state employees at WMU to work with Seita Scholars and serve both as caseworkers and two of the program's five campus coaches. DHS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771