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Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans

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… Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Amarante García , who graduated from WMU in December 2014 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, was on campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… The event, which is fully virtual , begins at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. Michelle … as well as the entirety of Spring Convocation, can be viewed online . The next class of Presidential … Ellen Christian, Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White and Dr. Jeremy Duncan Faculty Presentations Five faculty members were selected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will vie for candidates to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as … Jan. 28 , and practice interviewing on  Friday, Jan. 29 . Candidates can  sign up for sessions  online . The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Day, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… Scholars program, which provides the support needed to help young people who have aged out of the foster care system … degree completion efforts among its membership and with external audiences. Additionally, APLU President Peter … to achieving our national goal of 60 percent of adult Americans holding a bachelor's degree by 2025. Meeting that goal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

George William Hobbs obituary

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… 6726 Texas Drive, in Portage. Remembrances Memorial gifts can be made to Courtney Spring Hospice, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24788

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… prestigious Senate,” Pastrana-Pérez said. “Together with other organizations, such as the National Humanities … education. The committee considers how well the applicant institution’s academic environment and educational … as a senator, and it gives me great satisfaction to know I can make a difference in educating our politicians, our …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

'Chicago' at Miller Auditorium for a single performance

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… Feb 28 . Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by … lyrics by Fred Ebb, "Chicago" is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Produced by Barry and Fran … Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 to $77. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45424

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… up at Western Michigan University this summer, significantly changing the look and feel of various campus areas. … system. To build the two units, the University contracted with Solar Winds Power Systems LLC of Shelbyville and solar … Garden. That garden honors a pivotal early employee who suggested that brown-eyed Susans be the inspiration for WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Take a guided tour through Mexico with the Sones de México Ensemble during Western Michigan … Monday, Sept. 16 , to promote a greater appreciation of Mexican folk music, traditional music and culture. Its … released six albums. "Esta Tierra Es Tuya" ("This Land is Your Land") came out in 2007. It served as an immigrant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… rates. The goal is to have students who typically struggle in these courses more prepared to complete them and … and improve on teaching and learning outcomes associated with these courses, we ensure a more engaged and supportive … historically underrepresented backgrounds. At WMU, students can receive academic support in six challenging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877