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WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… child, hope was hard to come by for Bella Hounakey . "Hope is the worst thing to lose, because at that point you are … and FBI agents. Now more than 10 years later, Hounakey is being recognized for her efforts to protect other women … trafficking and online child exploitation. "It is much bigger than myself. I find strength in knowing that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

Author Judy Wicks at WMU for National Campus Sustainability Day

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich--Author Judy Wicks , whose focus is on building a compassionate, sustainable and locally based economy, will be on campus this month to help Western Michigan University celebrate … What's Love Got To Do With It?" The free public event is one of a series of campus appearances she'll make. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19210

Student awarded scholarships from pulp and paper organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… pulp and paper organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Isabelle Ownby (left) is working on toward degrees in chemical and paper … in scholarship awards at the annual TAPPI conference and is pictured with Deanna Durham, TAPPICON’s Woman of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68502

'An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann' on display

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… 'An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann' on display Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A portion of … Ellmann's exhibit "An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann" is featured at Western Michigan University's Monroe-Brown Gallery in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts through Friday, March 21 . Ellmann's exhibit is

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13743

University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … of three other prestigious campuswide honors: the Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging … beyond to ensure that events such as CommUniverCity, the biggest and by most accounts best pre-football celebration in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… in New York City Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jack Austin is excited to hone his craft in Western's music theatre performance program. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Named a rising star and selected to share the stage with some of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Lessons from Terri Schiavo case up for discussion at Ethics Center event

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… Lessons from Terri Schiavo case up for discussion at Ethics Center event Submitted by Anonymous (not … case involving Terri Schiavo will come into focus later this month as part of the Western Michigan University Center … and her condition set off a highly publicized legal struggle over end-of-life care from 1990 to 2005. Schiavo's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31508

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves … choice, Thaj’s career trajectory has trended sharply upward. She propelled herself on a path to becoming Bell’s … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Campus community, area senior citizens preparing for prom night

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… Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. WMU's annual Senior Prom is an elegant and nostalgic evening of dancing and … will be served. No reservations are necessary to attend this semi-formal event that is free and open to the public. Free parking also is

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31071

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… of four other prestigious campuswide honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished … there to help when needed, offer advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159