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More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day

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… students to clean headstones for Veterans Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ft. Custer National Cemetery … students." The right project Students will begin their day with a history of the cemetery and its purpose and then proceed with cleaning headstones at 10 a.m. "Finding the right …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. With her $138,000 award, Calvo-Ochoa is studying the … faculty mentor. "Erika's project will help us gain new knowledge about how the adult brain can regain function after … says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that I can encourage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate … such places as Japan, Europe, Canada and Washington, D.C. With all of her globetrotting, Ward has decided the best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… teenager. "It was because of the English department at Loy Norrix High School that I wanted to become a teacher." … at WMU. "It is all about creating caring relationships with others. Her natural ability to do this shines through!" … just clicked with this general English class. They struggled with reading and writing, and I identified with that." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… doctorate gains pre-accreditation status Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … also emphasizes introducing students to "real people with real physical challenges" as early and frequently as possible. Community members with any type of physical limitation or with chronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595

Business leadership development company up first in entrepreneurship speaker series

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… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … is an expert facilitator, trainer and coach who works with leaders transitioning to new roles or working toward … is a graduate of Hendon Police Academy in London and an honors graduate of Lancaster University's education program. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54713

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … is a graduate of Harper Creek High School who attended Kellogg Community College. She majored in accountancy as well as in finance and graduated from WMU in December 2014 with a degree in business administration while also meeting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… I love doing most is helping people; making that connection with them," says Anderson, community outreach coordinator … "I was just unhappy. I woke up one day and said, 'This is not me.' At that point I felt like I had hit rock bottom, … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of … Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center were … as the area is commonly called. It will be integrated with the surrounding natural wooded environment and serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Spektral Quartet and Mark DeChiazza present new works

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… for the first time, the quartet's program is rounded out with the texturally charismatic "Alchemy" for violin and … visually and theatrically. This new collaboration, with Coons and Spektral Quartet, offers an opportunity for … Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of its founder, the institute's mission is to add to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45969