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Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… Alexis Pettit - $2,500 Meghan Rohn - $2,500 Emlyn Verbrigghe - $2,500 Roderick Angoman - $1,000 Aaron Cappello - … of vaccination incentive scholarship winners has been announced. "When I saw that I won $10,000, I did not believe … years." Any student who verifies their COVID-19 vaccination with Sindecuse Health Center is eligible for a monthly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community organizations to develop a plan for reducing … Township, Kalamazoo County and several environmental nonprofit organizations has been convened to provide input … Creek Watershed. In total, community partners together with WMU have built 30 stormwater control projects utilizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863

Alumnus helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills

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… industry is a booming, billion-dollar business complete with massive global tournaments and a worldwide fan base. … a discussion on player health and performance on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the University's state-of-the-art … skill that has earned him the attention of some of the biggest teams in esports. His company incorporates things like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69809

STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… Western Michigan University-Grand Rapids, in partnership with Autocam Medical and Grand Rapids Community College … engaging opportunity to connect Western Michigan University with our local community. We continue to explore ways to … Medical, Bricks4Kidz, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology and JR Automation to present an array of fun-filled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics … grant to plan and host the conference in cooperation with the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics . … promotes fairness and equity in science, in alignment with NSF’s mission, by expanding knowledge about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by traffic safety organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Norran Novat KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Norran Novat , a Western … safety for vulnerable road users which aligns closely with the objectives of the Lifesavers Conference,” says … how these configurations influence pedestrian safety within roundabout environments. The Lifesavers Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328

Faculty artists Ratner and Sims offer free recital

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… and pianist Lori Sims , will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Admission is … and delusions: Robert Schumann's beloved "Dichterliebe" with texts by Heinrich Heine, Maurice Ravel's "Don Quichotte à Dulcinée" with texts by Paul Morand, and "Old Addresses" by William …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36041

Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage

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… world record, grabs international coverage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn … one time. The event also garnered international attention, with an Associated Press Story about the event being tracked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… Aug. 24 . They continue until  Saturday, Sept. 7 , with WMU's One Stop Center, Bronco Bash and Fall Fab Fest. … hall on move-in day. First-year students in the Lee Honor College, ROTC, Air Force ROTC or taking the first-year … designated times throughout the day on  Friday, Aug. 23 , with floor meetings at night.  The remaining first-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54596

WMed Class of 2021 chosen from largest-ever applicant pool

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… 2021 chosen from largest-ever applicant pool Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The newest … to increase and we continue to attract very strong students with our fourth class," says Jean Shelton , director of Admissions and Student Life. Shelton adds that with each class of students WMed has welcomed since the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42229