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Finding Common Ground

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… Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. "Our … thousands of students. “He really teaches his students how to think critically about the world,” says Byrd. “It … things.” Siebert’s investment in his students extended far beyond the classroom—inviting students to international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest Submitted by Anonymous … annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition and Showcase held on campus March 23. Desi Taylor , a senior from … only catch is that the clients aren't told where they're going. Instead, travelers solve real-time clues that guide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories

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… suddenly found themselves in very unfamiliar territory this spring. They were budding artists with little access to … But as their Frostic School of Art friends would say, the show must go on. “We were all collectively shocked,” says … have the essential equipment. “I quickly realized this was going to become a ‘one-size-fits-one’ situation, because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59462

Do it yourself at HullabaZoo Saturday

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… a full day of do-it-yourself workshops will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14 , in the Wesley Foundation on the campus of Western Michigan University. The event is open to the public free of charge. Local vendors will … Do It Better 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - "DIY 'til We Die: How and Why We Create Alternatives to Mainstream Culture" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/323

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Take the WMU … from feedback from our neighborhood over the years. One is, how do we get safe, efficient access to Western's campus and … been here for 10 years now, and there's a lot of changes going on. I just like to be informed and if I can, have some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

WMU graduate wins prestigious playwriting fellowship

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… playwriting fellowship. Adam Pasen , who recently earned his doctoral degree in playwriting through the WMU Creative … and the WordBRIDGE fellowship, I was also awed by just how far I have come as a playwright during my time in Kalamazoo; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/441

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through … her future as a Bronco.  "I loved the three pathways and how there were so many options to get into your specialty," … to practice," she says. "I remember thinking, 'If this is going to be my job, I'm never going to work a day in my …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… longtime Western Michigan University psychology professor is being lauded in numerous circles this year for his … recipient, he will speak on "Scientific Research, Human Welfare and Me" in an invited address to APA convention … and further streamline rat-training processes. He has been going to Tanzania periodically since then, often with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping a kindergartner engaged with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you … a global pandemic. But both are realities in 2020. Going back to school has ushered in new anxieties for K-12 … may thrive with virtual learning." It's crucial, however, to give children the tools they need to succeed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Free financial aid event set for college-bound students

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… students and their families are invited to come to Western Michigan University Sunday, Feb. 9 , for College Goal Sunday and learn how to maximize their financial aid opportunities. The event, set for 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is being held at sites across the country to help high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13373