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Why I Give: David Sluyter

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… older,” he jokes.  “It was time to figure out what kind of legacy I wanted to leave,” he continues, “and supporting … are devoted kayakers. During the summer months, the couple often paddles out on Coldwater Lake in Michigan, where they … comprehensive exposure to sustainability of any business school in the state of Michigan.  By leaving a legacy at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780

Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western

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… Mich.—Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Western Michigan University, and the Safe on Campus program is among a number of initiatives focused on making sure all Broncos have the … they were 12, have gay-straight alliances at their high school and have parents who are eager allies. But as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… South Korea. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jessica Clark moved outside of and across the country to pursue her and her husband’s … and active military personnel be successful. She found the school’s flexible hours and online courses ideal for … adapt and overcome. Having a family, navigating different schools in different cities—it can be challenging whether …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… the Operation Hat Trick Visible and Invisible Wounds of War Scholarship to senior Liz Powers . A transfer student … beginning in summer 2025 with aspirations to teach high school. "I will never stop obtaining knowledge and wisdom any way I can. I intend to be a wealth of knowledge and understanding to any person I may have an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Impacting students a world away

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… Bailey Papes is getting ready to embark on the adventure of her life. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in … says Papes. "I really enjoy traveling and feel the most valuable thing I can do with my degree is to teach science and … passion for helping others started while she was in high school and participating in a program that encouraged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… always playing with Lego as a kid," says Julia Haas , of Marine City, Michigan. An industrial engineering … the design process, because a lot of my friends at other schools and in other disciplines were still just taking … that into doing production and apply what I learned in school to that aspect of it." Haas says the industrial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees and President Edward Montgomery are hosting an … through a $250,000 grant to launch a WMU Kalamazoo Public Schools Future Educators Program. He also has funded a … dollars in scholarships for Detroit and Cassopolis high school graduates who study at WMU or Wayne State University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42780

Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors

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… possibly some video games and stuff like that," says Wolfe, of Okemos, Michigan, who will graduate with a degree in … arts technology in spring 2022. He received the job offer at the beginning of December and will start in … Company II jazz ensembles and a recording engineer for the School of Music's recitals. He counts working with other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Erin Flynn on Kayde Moore, B.A.'24, landed a job with Face Off Theatre Company after a successful internship. … department, but then I realized I didn't want to act professionally," says Moore, who graduated from Western in … Moore first heard about Western from a teacher at Detroit School of Arts, where they were studying theatre. "My acting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

WMU psychology specialists tapped by governor to serve on new board

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… Mich—Western Michigan University's reputation in the field of behavior analysis has led Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to … served as a behavior specialist for Grand Rapids Public Schools. She also will serve a three-year term and represent … from WMU and is completing her Ph.D. through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Luchara Wallace , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41794