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Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… the program, which mainly operates in high schools, and worked with the national founder to expand it to the college … a lot of experience getting to mentor the mentors on how to work with people with disabilities." Both Scott and Johnson … from Western —selected to compete in the American Trombone Workshop's National Collegiate Solo Competition her first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… voice and challenging students who excel to take their work to the next level. "I think the first step in anything … are able to tap into their own style to figure out what works best in the classroom and build on that. For Hampton, … says Hampton. "It's an ongoing relationship and that's invaluable. That feeds me because I'm also giving some of that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award

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… Amy Seth Seth Nominators pointed out that Seth has worked tirelessly over her 28-year tenure at WMU to bring … Committee and on the Healthy Campus 2020 Committee. "Those working with her in these and other capacities have found … Discussion Series in Brussels, Belgium, in 1993. Dooley's work has been published in many leading national and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35115

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… I do, I do it to the best of my ability. And I think hard work pays off eventually." All 13 Campbell Trophy finalists … says Western gave him in spades through challenging coursework and world-class faculty. "All of the professors in the … Caliendo has served meals at Ministry with Community, worked with children at the YWCA and in local school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… starting to realize now is that all of us have to do this work because in all small ways we're all impacted by … talk about that and dismantle that system because it's not working anymore." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

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… and a laundry facility as well as study lounges and a workout room. "It's really unique," Anderson adds. "We … privacy. It's easier for me to focus on classes and do homework," adds James Jungblut , a senior from Stevensville … are included. "We wanted to have price points that would work no matter who you are; it's really important to us," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western

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… computer science and engineering. Cookman gets to work in a computer lab in Floyd Hall. An active member in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875

‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… Avree Gundersen , a fourth-year dance student. "I've never worked with such a fierce and fiery cast before. We're all … of the Winter Gala Dance Concert, which also showcases works by guest artists Penny Saunders and Marisa Bianan as … experience Hung came to Western as part of the Great Works Dance Project , which brings renowned choreographers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… to meat availability decreases due to sick processing plant workers, evidence abounds of increased interest in how food … and environmental.  Every farmer and food system worker who grows, harvests and distributes products has a … redundancy in systems and knowing how these many systems work alongside each other,” she says. “We need local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues

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… over 25 cases a day. Every morning, that’s just their daily workload, and it just grinds on and on. They’re backed up … stay at facilities like Annunciation House while they work out transportation to get to their sponsors. Then, they … ultimate goal is to be an economic development consultant working on policies to stop human trafficking. “I’m a youth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379