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Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors

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… seeking students to serve as peer mentors Submitted by Deanne Puca on Peer mentors help other students during their … during their first year at WMU. Peer mentors will work with one or two groups of 22 students who are part of the … college. Some mentors will provide course-specific support with in-class assistance and study sessions. Specific peer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45735

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

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… are spaced out inside the Student Recreation Center, and a one-way flow has been established for people walking … smooth. The students are ready to go. They're coming in with their screening badge, they're ready to show it. So, … who are exhibiting symptoms or have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19. "It's awesome that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

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… WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant … Innocence Project Director Marla Mitchell-Cichon stands with Ken Wyniemko, left, the Project's first exoneree, and … referred by the Innocence Project, an entity affiliated with the Cardozo School of Law in New York that will no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… for law school Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael Sekich stands in front of Kalamazoo County Probate Court, where he … role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career options, including an opportunity to work with Hon. Curtis Bell , chief judge at Kalamazoo County …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Combining her love of advertising and sociology, Western Michigan University student Karen … to her programs, she had supporters who could advise her with plenty of exploration and research. Karen Larsen “In an … learned so much in his classes, and I know I can go to him with any problems I am having.” With the wisdom and guidance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Young Women of Achievement Award. Whitney Lewis, center, with Dr. Kristal Ehrhardt, interim dean of WMU's College of Education and Human Development, and … her father, Hugh Harris.     Whitney Lewis, center, stands with Dr. L. Marshall Washington, Kalamazoo Valley Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

Engineering students move research in the right direction

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… move research in the right direction Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Technology allowing small … the shape of an object or structure. Dr. Massood Atashbar with (left to right) Devin Birchfield, Thomas Pasternak and … process that combines elements of the electronics industry with that of the high-precision printing industry. As part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53718

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… difference for students, University success Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center begins at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow and concludes at 1:30 p.m. The … Denise Champion Denise Champion Champion, custodian with Building and Custodial Support Services, has mastered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

New Bronco Study Zone opens in September

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… New Bronco Study Zone opens in September Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather to study. KALAMAZOO, … The new area will allow students to log study hours with a card-swipe system to fulfill requirements set by … Sunday through Thursday in the late afternoon and evening with times posted at the location. Students wanting to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18065

WMed Class of 2021 chosen from largest-ever applicant pool

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… WMed Class of 2021 chosen from largest-ever applicant pool Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … to increase and we continue to attract very strong students with our fourth class," says Jean Shelton , director of Admissions and Student Life. Shelton adds that with each class of students WMed has welcomed since the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42229