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Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
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… "Phantom of the Opera" set. Lee prepares his Lego creations for transport to New York City. A close-up look at Lee's … think I might combust!" says Lee, a junior music theatre performance major from Vancouver, British Columbia. His … debut Friday, Sept. 17 , in the New York Public LIbrary for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center. "Brick by Brick, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Physician assistant program celebrates 50 years at WMU
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… Vietnam War, when veterans trained as medics came home to forge careers with the medical skills the learned while … exam to become licensed as a physician assistant. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70186
Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship
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… a teaching style that promotes respect and understanding for everyone in the classroom," says WMU President Edward … her with the Presidential Innovation Professorship as a platform to advance her work and advance our knowledge of how to … of Professional Licensing and is currently president-elect for the Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association. "We …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65852
Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus
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… that cast shadows reminiscent of the canopies of Michigan's forests onto the ground below. It will be a hub of student … with Walbridge, a Michigan-based construction company, for about a year and a half. He's spent the bulk of his … I thought I knew what I wanted to do," he says. "I did that for four years … before I found out that was not my thing. I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057
World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress
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… meet virtually from Monday through Saturday, May 10 to 15 , for the 56th celebration of the Western Michigan University … Studies . Typically held on campus but moved to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by … Wander through their “booths” to check out exclusive sales, flip through the latest catalogs and ask questions …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939
Human resource management students win scholarships
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… recently won competitive scholarships from the Society for Human Resource Management. Sarah Reynolds and Henry … human resources field, including: Serving as vice president for professional events for the Society for Excellence in Human Resources, WMU’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61902
Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo
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… Ekkens work on the Get-A-Grip rock climbing training device for the Innovation Expo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a time when … First to identify professionals from regional businesses for the event held annually the first Friday of December. … adds, but students were motivated and responsive to his suggestions. " The only times I really had to push and help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845
Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team
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… Michigan University. McNees hopes he is opening the door for more males on the dance team in the future. "My biggest draw was Western's dance program; the faculty includes … a competitive dance team, which McNees was eager to try out for this year once his schedule allowed it. "I just thrive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211
Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western
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… Evangelista shows off her skills on one ski. Teammates pose for a photo on their boat. Evangelista gives her teammates a … teammate skiing behind the boat. Evangelista prepares to go for a skiing session. Casey Plambeck gets some air on a … never know Rachel Evangelista has only been water skiing for a year. The Western Michigan University nursing student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739
WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine
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… Into Diversity magazine. The University was recognized for its efforts supporting diversity in higher education, an honor WMU … on the intersection of identity, power and privilege, microaggressions and cultural humility for such units as the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244