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Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former … groups, trade organizations, and nonprofits regarding legislative issues and navigating federal agencies. Prior to … President Montgomery says VanKuiken is a great example of how that program prepares national leaders. "From Lansing to

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling

College of Education and Human Development

… passion for mental health and counseling Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dwane Dabney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving six … in the United States Army,  Dwane Dabney  doesn't want to be defined just by his service; instead, he wants to be … have training available about suicide, risk assessment and how to help," says Dabney. "The experience and training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937

Seita Scholars program update next up in breakfast speaker series

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… speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Harris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's nationally … Breakfast Speaker Series event. Chris Harris , director of the program, will discuss "Fostering Success through … lives of foster care youth or those involved with child welfare systems. The program has more than 40 graduates with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21126

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… Persisting through the pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on Our … strife—and yet, we persisted. In the University’s quest to fulfill its purpose, “So that all may learn,” countless … once COVID-19 happened, we would do a livestream of the show and that would be it," says Noelle Dewees, a junior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

WMU program collecting donations for student coats and boots

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… and boots Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's Seita Scholars is accepting donations for coats and boots. KALAMAZOO, … Mich.--As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fly, Western Michigan University's Seita Scholars Program … their health, and decreasing their likelihood of going to classes in very cold weather. Because Seita …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20344

WMU celebrates research, diversity and global engagement

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement" will take place … Events A morning session will feature four "Share the Story" scholar talks from 9:15 to 11:40 a.m. Dr. Jan Hahn , … professor of biological sciences, will speak on "Exploring How Animals Respond to a Noisy World. Lori Brown , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38180

Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups

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… Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups Submitted by … Plus series lineups , which include performances of "Sister Act" and "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." The Lake … Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series is announced. Single-show tickets will go on sale several weeks before each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15428

Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight

Haworth College of Business

… had many valuable experiences that have prepared him for his career, including a role as a crew scheduling intern at … “At the time, I wasn’t sure what career path I wanted to take, but I knew immediately that I desired a career in … business would be an excellent way to gain exposure to how common business concepts applied to an aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440

Fish Ninja Labs catches top prize in PITCH Competition

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… Fish Ninja Labs catches top prize in PITCH Competition … the first round was something special," he says. "It showed the campus-wide support for the competition and … around WMU excited about and involved with the event going forward." Visit wmich.edu/management/pitch to view the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7114

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice Submitted … is hosting a series of lively online discussions on timely topics during spring 2022 semester book clubs. Discussions … will lead discussions of " Well-Being as Value Fulfillment: How We Can Help Each Other to Live Well " by Valerie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775