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Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not … I graduated. I had a degree, I had made something out of myself and I was about to start my dream job as a teacher." The daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Gutierrez is now opening the door …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Five teams of Western Michigan University students will join finalists … starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Bob Lutz, retired General Motors vice chairman, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

Broncos advance to CCHA championship versus Michigan

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… Arena. In Friday's other semifinal contest, the University of Michigan came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Bowling … goalie Frank Slubowski made 19 saves to earn his 16th win of the season. WMU took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by … around to Garrett Haar and the freshman blue-liner took off down the ice. Just as he was getting to the goal line at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/254

Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year

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… on The festival is set for Nov. 16. KALAMAZOO—A series of concerts, workshops, speakers and fun activities for … by the Kalamazoo Russian Cultural Association and kicks off WMU's International Education Week. Admission to the … cost, but food is purchased separately. A partial list of Kalamazoo Russian Festival activities follows. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041

Educator wins national community leadership award

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… Michigan University faculty member is among a select group of people from across the country to receive a 2012 … Leadership Award. Dr. James B. Lewis , WMU associate professor of human performance and health education, was announced in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/578

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… U.S. soldiers in American wars during a visit to the campus of Western Michigan University. Carroll's talk is set for … in Schneider Hall and is sponsored by the Department of Military Science in the Haworth College of Business and the University Center for the Humanities in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112

Three Broncos earn All-MAC men's soccer honors

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… for the program since 2005. Senior forward Shane Lyons  of Plainwell, Mich., was a first team selection, while senior defender Darren Jones  of Victoria, British Columbia, and junior goalkeeper Sean Lewis  of Rockford, Mich., earned second team honors. "I think it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3011

WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… (not verified) on The 2013 Sunseeker team KALAMAZOO—Members of Western Michigan University's Sunseeker solar race team are celebrating 23 years of solar racing with a trip to Austin, Texas, to compete … colleges in the Formula Sun Grand Prix 2013. A total of 12 collegiate teams from the United States and Canada …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680

Community invited to help ArtPrize competitor complete sculpture

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… , Kalamazoo ceramic artist Shay Church will welcome members of the public to help him as he applies wet clay to his … ArtPrize entry. The is being installed on the fifth floor of the Western Michigan University Center-Downtown, located … . 'Ancestor' This year's entry by Church is a sculpture of a large tree he says is reminiscent of one that has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9063

Physical therapy student receives DEI award from state association

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… Mich.— Mani Veerappan , a second year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Western Michigan … Award from the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan. The association presented the award, along with … receive his award in person.  Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70688