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Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities
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… public policy and administration with a specialization in school social work. It's an area she's gained experience … with already volunteering with El Concilio, a nonprofit organization in Kalamazoo serving the Hispanic … community. "I would really love to do social work in a school system," says Cortes. "Whenever I go to tutor at El …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907
Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear
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… with hearing problems. KALAMAZOO—The Carls Foundation of Detroit has given $314,400 to Western Michigan University … identifiable permanent hearing loss in one or both ears by school age. "Programs that target children with hearing impairments at various stages throughout their preschool, primary and secondary educations are critical if …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243
Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western
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… the Operation Hat Trick Visible and Invisible Wounds of War Scholarship to senior Liz Powers . A transfer student … beginning in summer 2025 with aspirations to teach high school. "I will never stop obtaining knowledge and wisdom any way I can. I intend to be a wealth of knowledge and understanding to any person I may have an …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship
WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives
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… energy savings performance contract. These efforts are part of the WMU's commitment to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment and goal of reducing energy use 25 percent by 2020. WMU President … of sustainability and energy innovation. Since 1996, the school has decreased its overall energy use by 15 percent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592
Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Camryn Ruiz racked up a number of hands-on experiences and internships that prepared him to … learning sealed the deal. "I'd looked at another school that seemed more focused on the theory side. Here, it … of them gave me hands-on experience that was invaluable." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/computer-engineering-fall-2024-graduate-camryn-ruiz
Register now to reserve booth space at Bronco Bash
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… and staff back to campus and to Kalamazoo for the start of a new school year. Bronco Bash 2012, the 32nd-anniversary event, … free, public event by giving out information and loads of free stuff. Other features include live music, a food …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/839
'Worlding' and 'Mapping Mrs. Dalloway' on display at Richmond Center
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… main campus. 'Worlding' "Worlding," featuring the work of artists Lucas Blalock, Marsha Cottrell, Ben Hagari, Ajay … Center has produced in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts Amherst's New York Professional Outreach … "Mapping Mrs. Dalloway" features 16 prints by Frostic School of Art Associate Professor Adriane Little . Created …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37496
Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities
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… demolition and construction activities in December as part of a renovation project to make the first and third floors … southwest Michigan and the Midwest. Offered by the Frostic School of Art since fall 2017, the program combines the … already utilize space there. Much of the Frostic School of Art is housed in South Kohrman Hall and the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45220
WMU men's soccer honored for team GPA
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… excellence by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The Broncos concluded the 2015-16 academic year … has carried one of the top 5 team GPAs among Division I schools. The Broncos had the highest Division I GPA in … with a 3.44. The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35857
WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding
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… the potential to advance the University’s campus culture of sustainability, is open. Applications for the fall 2021 … to $32,500 this fall semester. Funding is awarded twice per school year by a committee of students appointed by the Western Student Association …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899