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Russian festival to focus on poetry, Pushkin and politics

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… on Russian festival returns Nov. 17. KALAMAZOO—A series of lectures, art demonstrations, poetry readings and fun … activities, and a silent auction. "In addition to a roster of dance, song, and musical instruments, our scholarly … , Fulbright Scholar and WMU professor of political science. A discussion of one of Alexander Pushkin's most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2766

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

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… hitting record highs. Wildfires ravaging thousands of acres. The headlines related to climate change are … climate and energy advisor in June. Liesl Clark , director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, calls her a perfect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… a teenager when she was involved in a horrific plane crash. Of the 109 people aboard, only two survived. Sustained by her faith, family, and love of music, she has endured more than 100 reconstructive … Student Affairs , Lee Honors College , College of Arts and Sciences , Office of Diversity and Inclusion , and Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot

First-Year Faces

… grade, but a gift from her grandparents changed the course of Katherine Jendrasiak ’s life when she was just 13.  “It … this fall. Choosing the University’s top-notch College of Aviation to pursue her dream was a given for the Grand … for me,” she recalls. “I plan to major in aviation flight science with the goal of becoming a commercial airline …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68369

Fish Ninja Labs catches top prize in PITCH Competition

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Norman (Photo courtesy of the Haworth College of Business) KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University … composed of Ashley Agler , a graduate student in earth science from Watervliet, Mich., John Fry , a graduate …

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Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education

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… and open to the public will delve into the complexities of gender inequity in higher education. This timely exploration will begin with a discussion of the 2014 award-winning book "Disrupting the Culture of … in Higher Education." Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences Women's Caucus, the event is set for 11 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44418

Accountancy student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University junior Maddie Cordell of LaGrange Park, Illinois, has been awarded the Benjamin A. … through the CIMBA program this fall. The Gilman Program offers scholarships for U.S. citizen undergraduate students … in spring 2020 and immediately begin her Master's of Science degree in accountancy with hopes to become a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48594

Trustees update graduate residency policy, change nonresident graduate tuition structure and rates

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… meeting on Nov. 6 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees adopted a simplified nonresident graduate … retain the residency status that was determined at the time of their admission, mirroring the residency procedure for undergraduates. Additionally, with the onset of summer II next year, the nonresident graduate student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57018

Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Idris Rashid , a two-time WMU alumnus, will … Rashid The Kalamazoo-area Chick-fil-A opened in February of 2017. The store is Chick-fil-A's fifth location in … also training teachers to use new technology. Rashid has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931

Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach

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… who comes to WMU from Purdue University, completed  a Hall-of-Fame playing career at WMU as a four-year starter at … as quarterback coach from 2013 to 2015 and doubled as offensive coordinator in 2014 and 2015 as well. Prior to … 2 in 2002. A native of Wheaton, Illinois, Lester earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from WMU in 2000. He was …

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