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Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61

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… Zegree retired from WMU in 2012, ending 34 years as a professor of music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his … Outstanding Performance Awards. After retiring from the WMU School of Music, Zegree moved to Indiana to take charge and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402

WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

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… WMU's Schneider Hall KALAMAZOO—Adding to a growing number of entrepreneurial activities available for Western Michigan … students, two new programs—an entrepreneurship major offered through the Haworth College of Business and a … Workshop, which includes courses and speaking events in the School of Music; and the Entrepreneur Club, a student-run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… a master's degree. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. Beyond academics, eye-opening internships and passion-igniting experiences offer students a chance to chart a course to a fulfilling … intent on studying the arts. "My theatre director in high school mentioned Western's theatre program was phenomenal," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… event during Mental Health Week. Students wrote words of encouragement and also performed spoken word poetry about … experienced in recent history. It has disrupted businesses, schools and physical connections. Not surprisingly, it's … So, when I was finally able to come back to Kalamazoo (for school) and see my friends, I felt my mental health rising." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University fill a critical need for teachers of multilingual learners (MLs) in Michigan. Dr. Selena … equity and access for multilingual learners in their schools. Dr. Virginia David Dr. Selena Protacio Dr. Cody … of Education. This will allow us to continue to work with school districts and support teachers in earning their ESL …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Lind has dreamed of building and launching rockets since watching “October Sky” in seventh grade. Now, as part of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Advanced … team was one of 42 college teams, and the only Michigan school, accepted into the prestigi ous contest. Jonathan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader

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… Mich.—"We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help … Kalamazoo, Brown was ready to spread her wings after high school. She landed at American University in Washington, … up, and the skills I learned in the program, were so valuable." DEVELOPING ENERGY STRATEGY The work Brown did with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Staying healthy is critical as the number of COVID-19 cases rise and the fears mount. The CDC has a list of guidelines for  avoiding infection  and what to do if you … for recreational activities, in addition to your work or school duties through distance education. When you’re done …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648

Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester

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… Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester Submitted … by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs … John Minser , instructor in the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine's program in medical ethics, humanities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A preview of scenes from an upcoming movie will kick off a free community event Wednesday, Oct. 10 , at Western … trouble. Anna anguishes as Stan throws a diving meet, quits school, becomes homeless and takes refuge in his blog …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463