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Make a Difference Award nominations due

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… Parker with President Dunn KALAMAZOO—Nominations for the fall round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Wednesday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a … spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a $300 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1698

Flags lowered Wednesday for Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach

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… Flags lowered Wednesday for Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach LANSING, Mich.--By order of Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, U.S. flags on all campuses of … killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its fallen sons and daughters by lowering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/970

Native American Student Organization revives WMU Pow Wow

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… Pow Wow KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After nearly a decade-long hiatus, the spectacular pageantry and artistry associated with a traditional powwow are returning to the Western Michigan University campus. The public is invited to attend the 2015 WMU Pow Wow from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 , on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22834

Flags lowered for Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen

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… to half-staff Thursday, Aug. 30, in honor of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen, of … Mich. Warsen, 27, died Aug. 16 in a helicopter crash northeast of Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to a West … killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its fallen sons and daughters by lowering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1380

WMU dancers selected for June appearance in Washington, D.C.

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… Washington, D.C. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The students will perform a work, titled "The Illusion Has … Regional Conference was held on the WMU campus March 5-8.  Of 48 dance works performed at the regional event, … also noted that in a time when incidents of mass violence are more commonplace than any would wish, the dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31356

Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete

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… divisions of college athletics chosen out of a group of 156, who will receive an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship as part of the NFF Scholar-Athlete Class. Described by head coach P.J. … and Second Team laurels in 2014. WMU's all-time leader in career completion percentage, Terrell led the Broncos to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

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… Hack cannot help but try to solve it. A detective in the biological sciences currently interested in adult stem … related.” Samantha Hack This passion steered Hack toward a career in science, a path she likens to solving an intricate … think that discovery, where you’re the only one who knows what you found, is so cool,” says Hack. “I don't really know …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… and Japanese. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Standing high atop the mountains above Nagano, Japan, Noah Braasch was on top … computer engineering curriculum for setting him up for career success.   “My foundation is really strong, and it’s … you exposure to all sorts of things to let you figure out what exactly it is you want to do, and it’s done in a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Contemporary folk duo Trollstilt offers free concert

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… Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, March 22 . Joining the free, public performance will be guest artist Karin … in 1997, Trollstilt has performed widely in the United States, Ireland and Norway, and has been featured on both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/266

Panel to discuss genomics and ethics at Ethics Center event

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… event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Center for the Humanities (Photo credit: College of Arts and Sciences) … Feb. 17 , in the University Center for the Humanities, 2500 Knauss Hall. The three panelists include Drs. Shirley … when patients—and perhaps even the patients' primary care physicians--do not know how best to interpret the

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13432