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Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Evin Cooper represented the United States in the Red Bull Paper Wings World … from there," he says. "It makes me excited for my future career when I get to fly overseas and stay for a night all … could," he says. "Not many people get to say they got to do what I did. It's a story I'll be able to tell for the rest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… Monday, March 7 , and continues through Friday, March 11 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Hours for campus offices and services Many offices, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30367

Candidates for WMU admissions director to present on campus

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two candidates for the director of admissions position at Western Michigan University will … leads a team of five directly reporting staff members who are among 30 professional staff members involved in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46865

$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs

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… $1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility … therapy and orientation and mobility programs are the longest-running programs of their kind in the United States. Over the past 58 years, in close collaboration with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979

Dance emerita honored for advocacy

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… Cornish , an advocate and champion of dance for more than 50 years, including 37 years as professor and chair of dance at Western Michigan University, is the recipient of this year's Partners in Dance Community … in advancing and supporting dance in the greater Kalamazoo area through volunteerism, philanthropy, artistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45267

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Kyle B. McClain

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… Sgt. Kyle B. McClain , of Rochester Hills, Mich. McClain, 25, died Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th Engineer Battalion … Ribbon with “Mobilization” device, Michigan Outside United States Service Ribbon, and the Expert Weapons Qualification …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1253

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In keeping with the University’s commitment to providing an affordable and … keep tuition increases to no more than 4.2%—or $590—whichever is greater. The latest Michigan House proposal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

Gold Company to present 35th annual concert

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… Gold Company to present 35th annual concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Company to perform Feb. 9 KALAMAZOO—Recognized as one of the most successful collegiate vocal groups in the world, … emphasizing improvisation and swing.   The group has appeared with guest artists including Bobby McFerrin, Janis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4499

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

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… at Tillers International. Tyren Mason and Jamal Hailey are interns at the Black Arts & Cultural Center, preparing for the Black … and bolstered by a historic and generous gift of $550 million to the WMU Foundation, Empowering Futures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795

Class project puts social work students' research in leading journal

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An unusual examination of the practical therapeutic applications of mindfulness … acclaimed Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare. The newly published researchers are Kaley J. Cieslak, … a professor of social work who last year received the 2015 Scholarship and Excellence award from the College of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37351