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Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… Erin Flynn on A candlelight vigil in the Bernhard Center honored those impacted by the tragedy at Michigan State … in the Western community wore green and white in solidarity with MSU. The Western Student Association and Division of … University that left three students dead and five others with critical injuries. "It's amazing to see the support and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature

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… Mary Howe, Gabe Bresnahan and Jenna Robinson impressed Nora Selheimer, right, so much that she offered them jobs to stay with the organization after their internships ended. Whether … across from Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo is abuzz with activity—and Mary Howe is helping to write grants to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72461

WMU men's soccer leads Academic All-MAC

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… by Deanne Puca on Bye was among the Academic All-MAC honorees (Photo credit: WMU Intercollegiate Athletics) … men's soccer team leads the Mid-American Conference with 10 players named as academic honorees. The WMU … semester. We have some very impressive student-athletes within our program who are also great role models for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36793

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

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… by Deanne Puca on Virtual interviews are becoming the norm for many students looking to secure their first job or … pursue these opportunities in a safe and significant manner with virtual jobs fairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 , and … and the Zhang Career Center have also had conversations with hundreds of employers about their hiring needs. Using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival

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… to screen at Waterfront Film Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Wilder, Machiorlatti … by a Western Michigan University professor, shot with the help of 15 students and depicting the changed lives … footage. In all, she worked on the project for a year, logging well over 100 hours. "It was really a great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16566

Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement

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… and the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 . The free … Dalton Center Recital Hall and is followed by a reception with refreshments. Special guest artists include John … having participated in the Collegium for five years. She is now graduating from the University of Michigan School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38946

Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… 43 years at the University. A native of Ohio, Perlaky (pronounced pur-LAH-key) comes to Western from Ohio-based … team. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with such an accomplished group of professionals and build … Dunbar Hall and Knauss Hall to investments in its students with the Empowering Futures Gift . "I believe the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion

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… . “The Excellence in Diversity Award is a public acknowledgment and appreciation of the hard work that many are … College in 2005. In his current role, he collaborates with department chairs, faculty and graduate advisors to … and finds the representation of other groups and RSOs within WMU,” writes undergraduate Madelyn Mill in her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72744

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… Disney Submitted by Erin Flynn on David Alpert fell in love with the magic of Mickey Mouse as a kid, left, and remains enchanted as an adult. Now, he's inviting Broadway stars to share their own Disney … in North Carolina. Unclear about the future, his agents suggested finding a project to keep his creativity—and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year

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… to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 … salaried employees to a 24-paycheck-per-year schedule with two consistent dates each month when paychecks are … pay schedule will apply to all salaried employees, while hourly and student employees will remain on their current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548