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Bronco Bash goes virtual

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… community and connections, Western Michigan University's Office of Student Engagement is reimagining Bronco Bash 2020. To ensure the health and safety of participants and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60087

Western celebrates cultural diversity during virtual International Festival

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… both from Taiwan, prepare  Taiwanese beef noodles as part of a video for the virtual International Festival's food … and entertainment. The event was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic but has returned in a virtual … While the pandemic still prevents the traditional format of the event, celebrating the significance of global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63694

NPR counterterrorism correspondent to give talk

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… Discussion Series organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. The discussion series is one of the largest foreign policy lecture programs in the nation … to American foreign policy issues. Locally, WMU will be offering a live lecture by National Public Radio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4380

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… in fall 2012, as compared to the fall 2011 enrollment of 159 students. Historically, more than 90 percent of CELCIS graduates become degree-seeking students at WMU. The increases are all a reflection of national trends noted in an annual report released Nov. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… The NCAA announced the Division I, II and III winners of its sportsmanship award Jan. 17 . WMU won the honor in … for their role in the 2017 game at the University of Southern California, in which blind Trojan long-snapper … on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct recognizes displays of great sportsmanship. Any moment of sportsmanship across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… suicide prevention," says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and primary investigator on the grant. "We … she says. "It can affect your relationships, your sense of self, your emotions, your coping behaviors." Part of that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey

Haworth College of Business

… find interesting decisions. This is the interesting part of my major my work will never be boring!” As the treasurer of the Business Analytics Information Technology registered student organization and a founding member of the Bangladesh Student Association, Shiraj isn’t afraid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161

Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

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… pitch about their business idea for an audience of potential investors and will be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

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… Plaza by Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium officially reopened Oct. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off this summer while the area was redesigned to improve … Cowell, Blalock & Associates. Making remarks on behalf of WMU were Dr. John M. Dunn , president; Dr. Richard A. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405

Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'

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… a podcast that aims to explore the wild and exciting side of business through thoughtful conversations with executives … and other leaders, is now available through a  variety of listening platforms . Hosts  Dr. Doug Lepisto  and  Dr. Derrick McIver , faculty members and co-directors of the center, provide an up-close, unvarnished view into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205