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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… , B.S.'00, is having a moment. His sculpture triptych of African American folklore hero High John the Conqueror is … Biennale, a historic show sometimes likened to the Olympics of the art world. His installation is part of the … through service activities like tutoring local high school students and providing biweekly haircuts to young men …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

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… Western Michigan University will present the world premiere of the family adventure "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" … has been adapted for the stage by the WMU Department of Theatre and Kalamazoo playwright and Education for the … for guests who need to take a break. Members from the WMU School of Psychology will be training actors and staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often get to experience the instructional excellence of our colleagues because we are rarely ever in their … the WMU Sales Challenge, a sales competition for high school students that attracts more than 200 competitors from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success

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… affairs. Both award recipients have touched thousands of lives in their tenure at the University. Harvey, advisor senior in Lee Honors College , has held a variety of roles related to supporting students over her 27 years at … says Marilyn Kritzman , faculty specialist in the School of Communication . "Her ingenuity, her dedication, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68972

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… a sight we haven't seen since before COVID-19 was part of our vocabulary. Bronco Bash is charging back in person … this year, for the first time since 2019, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. "I think this is really setting a … connect and build community right off the bat to start the school year," adds Alexa Girouard , interim assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

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… on Western alumni are doing big things! A report shows 93% of those who recently graduated landed jobs or are … opportunities I had during my experiences were invaluable." Dezmond Stover was excited to jump into his career … success—and something that sets Western apart from larger schools—is the deep connections alumni report forming with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supply chain worries are on the minds of many Americans as they prepare for the holidays, and … experts from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business are saying to expect as you hit the stores, fill … fully vaccinated and their children are able to return to school and day care full time. While the COVID-19 pandemic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… University are gaining insight into their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening … Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the emotions of people it meets and reacts to their moods using its … Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards , researchers in the WMU School of Communication and co-directors of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… by Erin Flynn on Stacie Harrison jumps for a photo in front of a sculpture outside Kohrman Hall. Stacie Harrison … a master's degree while serving in the Army. The structure of a military career is nothing new for Harrison. Her … During a gymnastics camp at Western her junior year of high school, Harrison saw herself realizing that dream as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

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… a walk into uncharted territory with a park straight out of the Mesozoic era that will expand educational opportunities for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the Department … that will help them follow through wanting to do science in school, and we make it pretty unpainful for the parents to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382