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Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant
College of Arts and Sciences
… Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few … the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing. After Alice finishes blooming, her removal process will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874
Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida
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… in something other than music therapy to begin working toward becoming a board-certified music therapist. Students … is designed to address one of the most critical and sought-after competencies required in today's organizations—the … and in Florida, EUP is committed to providing support services to enhance the learning process and to assist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46279
Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research opportunities while solving a … genius," Sheinelle Jones , co-host on the "Today Show" said after the national program featured the work of Kuersten's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777
College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall
College of Health and Human Services
… College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall Submitted … WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in … discover these career paths later in their academic career, after they have chosen a different major. This certificate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762
WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost
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… by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run … The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. Despite a … time to qualify for a t-shirt and medal to be distributed after campus reopens. Results for the races will be posted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104
Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success
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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430
Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children
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… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the … you in some sense of having been there.’” Luggage for Love was developed from an assignment for the spring course …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665
Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall
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… aides, presenting their research on community solar and water infrastructure funding. (Courtesy: Getty Images) "The … student from Kalamazoo who is also studying Spanish. "This was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I … not political science majors with plans to enter politics after graduation. But legislation and decisions made by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596
'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage
College of Education and Human Development
… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, … other textile annually. And the American Textile Recycling Service estimated the recycling rate for clothing and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360
Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'
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… 5, at the Williams Theatre on Western's campus. Donovan Wade, right, plays Dontrell's best friend in the production. … the truth about an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage after being forced into enslavement. "We're telling this … what that means. And telling it in a poetic way and in a musical way, in a magical way, is something that we have not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533