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Pilfered Bronco Victory Bell restored to campus and set for season
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… the bell, and it has been restored by four members of WMU's chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of State … when the first victory bell, which had hung in a country schoolhouse, was donated to the University by the Gull Lake School District. It was rung for the first time on campus to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1508
Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills
College of Education and Human Development
… across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre at Pretty Lake Camp. Chloe … engagement and support their students. At the start of the school year they have an annual Fall Welcome Back Bash where … also hosts academic and financial workshops, graduate school exploration and the opportunity for students to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574
U-C Davis economist to deliver Sichel talk on 'awakened China'
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… (not verified) on Woo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An economics professor at the University of California at Davis will speak … chair of Chinese International Affairs in the graduate school of International Relations and Pacific Studies, … Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27281
Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success
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… the textbooks we were reading in class!" says David Le , of Portage, Michigan. "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success … Health Department where I learned about immunizations, school nursing and other services nursing provides for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401
New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist
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… and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the Western Michigan University School of Music's New Sounds Festival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513
WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition
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… were announced Dec. 30 by the Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that has awarded the prize since 2009. The … college/university, church, community and secondary school levels. About the competition The WMU orchestra is … DeVos Hall. "It has been awhile since all of our WMU School of Music large ensembles have performed side by side …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479
Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students
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… support system in 2008 for individuals who have aged out of the foster care system, and who wish to earn a college … session. Commit to mentor his or her mentee for one full school year. Spend four hours per month--at least two in … caring adult to spend time with and learn from will be invaluable to both the scholar and the program. Application …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735
First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook
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… and operations graduate PLAINFIELD, Ill.—In a time of rushes on toilet paper and concerned shoppers hoarding … fell in love with campus, and it just felt like the right school for me. I wanted an out-of-state experience, while … with very few resources and not much education after middle school, my graduation from WMU is something extraordinary to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302
Meeting set for WMU softball walk-on tryouts
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… Meeting set for WMU softball walk-on tryouts Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students planning to try out for the softball team must attend the Sept. 4 meeting. KALAMAZOO, … mandatory meeting regarding walk-on tryouts for the 2014-15 school year at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 , on the third floor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18344
WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race
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… Elizabeth Howerton and Sara Karsten KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University women aviation students … a flight instructor. She is a 2009 graduate of McHenry High School. Team pilot Karsten earned a bachelor's degree in … at the college. Karsten is a 2005 graduate of Onaway High School. Air Race Classic The Air Race Classic, part of a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438