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Bronco basketball legend Manny Newsome to be honored Saturday
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… High School in Gary, Indiana, later became the first African American administrator at WMU and led a storied career in higher … varsity player. Newsome finished his career at WMU with 1,787 points. He broke the scoring record by more than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44935
Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice
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… Erin Flynn on Students and employees from Western kayak and canoe down the Pine Creek. (Courtesy: Johnathon Moulds) … Pine Creek Indian Reservation. Members of the tribe meet with Western students and staff to talk about their culture … out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530
Campus office hours released for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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… Michigan University will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with no classes on Monday, Jan. 15 . Additionally, many … throughout the weekend and Monday. A schedule of events can be found at wmich.edu/mlk . Office closings apply to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44488
Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University is again partnering with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan in Grand … sets of lectures on international affairs and American foreign policy concerns that is held in the United … up at the university table located in the center's foyer can attend the lectures at no cost. Free parking is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285
WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award
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… Scholars program, which provides the support needed to help young people who have aged out of the foster care system … degree completion efforts among its membership and with external audiences. Additionally, APLU President Peter … to achieving our national goal of 60 percent of adult Americans holding a bachelor's degree by 2025. Meeting that goal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136
Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe
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… in some areas of the globe, while others are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing … several areas across the United States. In September, Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Florida as one of the most … weather events come at an increasing cost. Cargo ships can't navigate rivers that have dried up, sending supply …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852
College of Aviation's 75th anniversary celebration peaks in October
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… program at a Michigan public university. Its 750 students can earn bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science, … from nations around the world as well as several airlines with which the aviation college has "bridge" agreements that … mechanics. "We're not only a beacon for new generations of young people seeking satisfying career paths, we're also a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19950
Gala celebration to mark 75 years of aviation education at WMU
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… Airport, 237 N. Helmer Road in Battle Creek. It will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. … program at a Michigan public university. Its 750 students can earn bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science, … mechanics. "We're not only a beacon for new generations of young people seeking satisfying career paths, we're also a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19708
Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity
College of Health and Human Services
… West Michigan high schools will meet weekly (and virtually) with undergraduate mentor students from health-related … want to show them that there are programs in college that can lead to great careers in health-related fields. We want … of Human Medicine and section chief of adolescent and young adult medicine at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66994
Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers
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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will vie for candidates to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as … Jan. 28 , and practice interviewing on Friday, Jan. 29 . Candidates can sign up for sessions online . The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Day, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621