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Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… complete about 450 tax returns in 10 days—the most accomplished during the volunteer program’s 10 years. “This is a great resume builder that students have been able to … the region. Across the eight university partners and more than 150 villages served, volunteers generated over $5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

Hearit named associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

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… year as a fellow of the American Council on Education. In his new position, Hearit will focus on research, discovery and creative activity within the College of Arts … and issue management and is the author of more than 20 articles and book chapters as well as the 2006 book, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16784

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… to learn, grow and thrive.  Originally built in 1971, Willis F. Dunbar Hall was one of three buildings constructed to … a design reflective of their wants and needs. The result is a building filled with natural light, warm tones, and … century student wants; they want the building to be more than just a classroom,” Koretsky says.    Every floor offers …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer Submitted by Korey Force on Practice makes perfect … Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for nine summer Chinese culture … in Kalamazoo and taught for personal enrichment rather than academic credit. Registrations are due by Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256

Nationally known health law and bioethics scholar to speak at WMed

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… renowned health law and bioethics scholar will speak this month as part of the Western Michigan University Center … of ethics in medicine at the Washington University St. Louis School of Law, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 , … in advance by emailing trischa.carr@med.wmich.edu no later than March 15 . The discussion Dresser will discuss how some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38662

Nine incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation Scholarships are worth $15,000 annually … mix of top scholarship programs for beginning students. This year's scholarship winners were selected from a pool of … Scholars who complete their bachelor's degrees in fewer than four years can apply the rest of their award toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42170

Student Recreation Center to offer high-intensity F45 circuit training

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This fall, Western Michigan University will become the first … single workout. It utilizes lifting, squatting, jumping, twisting, pulling, pushing, punching, kicking, rowing and … class, and with routines created from a database of more than 3,000 different exercises, participants never get the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41489

Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition

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… magazine's 40th annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive competition for … the globe, with the competition going international more than 10 years ago, says Tom Knific , WMU professor of music and director of the WMU jazz studies program. This year's awards were given to programs in six countries and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131

WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… event with the WMU Native American Affairs Council and assistant secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of … the University's identity today. A deep reverence for this ancestral heritage has led the University on a journey of … with local, state and federal governments. More than theory, it provides hands-on experience in navigating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Professor emeritus and photography department pioneer establishes endowment

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… Professor emeritus and photography department pioneer establishes endowment Submitted by Deanne Puca on Carney … University professor emeritus Jack Carney , who has established an endowment fund for photography students, w ill lead … of annual $7,500 contributions, which have provided more than 30 students with scholarships over the years. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38388