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Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU
News
… by Erin Flynn on Okwuchi KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Resilience is essential to success in life. Some people have larger … Okwuchi's . The Nigerian-born plane crash survivor will visit Western Michigan University to deliver the fifth annual Resilience Factor lecture. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 , in Dalton Recital …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402
WellTrack app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health
News
… focus on mental health Submitted by Erin Flynn on WellTrack is a new self-help application available to WMU students, … global pandemic, a heated election year, social justice issues—there’s a lot weighing on everyone’s minds right now. … their counselor to be able to monitor their progress and suggest useful tools within the program, but it’s not a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61381
Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care
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… care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. KALAMAZOO—Michiganders who support foster … career success will gather at Western Michigan University this month for Fostering Success Michigan's third annual … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655
The Illusionists to make magic at Miller Auditorium
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… The Illusionists to make magic at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Illusionists' magic tricks and stunts offer entertainment for all … world’s best-selling touring magic show "The Illusionists: Live from Broadway Comes to Kalamazoo" is coming to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27426
WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries
University Libraries
… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Bocko (left) and Christian (right) have been awarded a grant from the IMLS. … professor of University Libraries, and Sue Ellen Christian , professor in the School of Communication, were … of Michigan’s Youth Services Coordinator . The project is one of 31 selected for funding through IMLS’ Laura Bush …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74708
Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead
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… Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead Submitted by Erin Flynn on … help first-year students settle in on campus. Fall welcome is a chance for first-year students to meet new people. The … to meet their new classmates. The Playfair in Waldo Stadium is a late-night highlight of Fall Welcome at Western. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092
Romanian scholar to discuss climate change and water resources
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… Romanian scholar to discuss climate change and water resources Submitted by … speaks at Western Michigan University as part of the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Dr. Liliana Zaharia , professor of meteorology …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35792
Putting her skills to the test at Boeing
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… the fleet was grounded to address a lithium-ion battery issue. The resolution required 16-hour days for 99 days from … years at WMU taught me to keep to it even if you are struggling. Showing up every day and being persistent has been a theme throughout my career.” Now, as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791
WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years
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… second from left, celebrate news of the Watkins decision. DETROIT, Mich.—A Detroit man, Ledura Watkins , was freed June 15 after serving 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to … judge agreed to vacate the judgment of conviction and dismiss all charges in the 1975 murder of a Detroit woman. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557
WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference brings industry headliners to Kalamazoo
Haworth College of Business
… Marketing and Supply Chain Conference will return to the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo on Wednesday and … of the state of the industry, including how industry is responding to inflation, the record-high prices of … will be followed by: Steve Cahillane , CEO of the Kellogg Company Vivek Sankaran , CEO of Albertsons Companies Phil …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70877