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Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

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… Fellows visited Café Momentum in Dallas. "Our fellows know how to use their voices, they're not afraid to use them, and … year three of a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, donations from the event will help the Youth Juvenile … life-changing impact firsthand. "I provide training workshops (for fellows) on personal and professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards

College of Fine Arts

… won in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category for his work with the Dan Pugach Big Band on the album "Reimagined: … Muehleise - Tenor Best Children's Music Album Creciendo — Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats - Nominated WMU …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/02/grammy-nods-2025

NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by … favorite "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!," is bringing their show to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … Now in its 15th season, the Peabody Award-winning show uses current events—from the global to the ridiculous—to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13219

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… to wear masks have received pushback. "A lot of people just don't want to wear them. They think it's an infringement on … demonstrations regarding racism and police brutality again show large crowds of people gathering during a time when … of a national Behavioral Science Response to COVID-19 Working Group , he’s worked on similar messaging campaigns …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… and current service members in the Western community to do the honors of adding the new stars on Nov. 11. "It just … 1944, they were crossing the English Channel and got torpedoed." More than 700 of the 2,000 American soldiers on the … because the ship was sinking … and he slipped off the ship, down the hull and swam over to a fishing boat. He told me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at Waldo Stadium. Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words … Golf Outing Committee for nearly 40 years. So, there's no doubt he bleeds brown and gold. "There are many things to … now the Haworth College of Business. After graduation, he worked for Ernst & Ernst CPA firm (today's Ernst & Young) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… a career behind the curtain is in the spotlight now for his work in theatre. The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle … win. I'm so extremely grateful for the opportunity." The show, performed at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in … than 600 sound cues to add depth to the production." Reid doesn't have much time to savor his award; he's busy working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… community healthy and active. (March 2020) Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical … design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers : Several fashion design students join together to … Center for Visual Arts. (October 2020) Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride : While the pandemic delays the start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

Professor's radio show wins award, additional segments to air

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… Professor's radio show wins award, additional segments to air Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—A one-hour Michigan Radio show co-produced and hosted by Allison Downey , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7190

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Construction crews work on the area that will be the outdoor patio of the student center's brewpub. KALAMAZOO, … regional beer, the establishment offers opportunities to showcase the work of students in Western's sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077