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Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
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… on with WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Christopher Biggs , an associate professor of composition. In addition to … well. "We're working hard so when we've all graduated this can become a full-time thing." Rathbun believes Codrington … as musicians. They offer a variety of things we can take from them." Andrew Rathbun was nominated for a JUNO …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685
State designates $1.5 million for new WMU Resiliency Center for Families and Children
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… of the College of Health and Human Services. "Research has shown that building resilience in families can ease intergenerational trauma, maximize the potential … and act as a hub where children, adults and families can be referred to the resources they need to optimize their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61480
Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals
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… students. “We do a good job in supporting students, but we can do better,” she notes, “and helping us to do so is one of my goals.” Besides preparing teacher candidates and student scholars in education and human … Meritorious awards. “As we celebrate award winners, we can see the impact of the work our graduates do when they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765
Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action
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… sustainable craft workshops and even an electric vehicle show. "There's a place for everyone, no matter where you're … feel at ease or makes them feel a little more hopeful they can make a change." The Western Student Association is also … and collaborating as students with community members, we can send a much broader message: We want change!" Bertman is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784
Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future
Cybersecurity
… great balance between the two programs that I had been struggling to decide between,” says Chavez. “Cybersecurity … It is vital to push your boundaries as embracing challenges can lead to personal and academic development. Whenever I … project, or extracurricular activity, these experiences can provide invaluable practical skills and be amazing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110
WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations
College of Education and Human Development
… we've started doing is conducting preliminary analyses on how individuals with disabilities across marginalization …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205
University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
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… are Kalamazoo County's first and only explosion-detection canines. The dogs and their handlers, WMU officers Travis … One example of that is bomb-detection work. Obviously, I can't smell what he can smell," Lininger says, adding that … Montgomery says. He notes that comfort animals have shown to have amazing psychological effects on people and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care
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… It focuses on people identifying the one thing they can do in their daily work to improve access to higher … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide … faced by students who have experienced foster care. The show is free and open to the public, and food and beverages …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655
Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships
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… first-time, domestic undergraduate entering WMU in fall 2014; have a minimum cumulative grade point average …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581
Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Robot & Frank'
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… , at Western Michigan University's Little Theatre. Show times are 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 4:30, 7 and 9 p.m. … cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1889