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First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… in its COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program . Alexis Jenkins , a senior from Livonia, Michigan, won a $10,000 … tool in keeping the virus from spreading on campus—and show gratitude to those students taking steps to protect the … "The pandemic has been challenging for all of us, and it's going to take all of us working together to turn the corner …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student … that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might appear. According to the artist, this … the student center or wherever they are.” Regarding her ongoing "I am Here" series, Ori’s website states: “I started …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Football Broncos suffer first loss of season in Cotton Bowl

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… season came to an end Monday with a 16-24 loss to No. 8 Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. Under the direction of head coach P.J. Fleck, WMU was 13-0 going into the bowl game after beating Ohio University 29-23 … to be featured as a host of the Emmy Award-winning pregame show. Fans responded to the team's unprecedented success by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37130

New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

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… on entrepreneurship, finance Submitted by Deanne Puca on Registration is open for both camps. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two new … camps this summer will introduce high school students to the intricacies of starting a business as well as learning about the stock market, how the economy works and how to save. Both camps will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30386

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Korey Force on Join the International Ladies Sports Club to bond with women from around the world through sports and exercise. Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the … to bond with women from all over the world through exercise. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

College of Health and Human Services celebrates grads with drive-through event

College of Health and Human Services

… drive-through event Submitted by Joel Krauss on Dean Ron Cisler and Buster Bronco welcomed students to the event. Families came for one last photo op at the … throughout the morning. While some indicated they were going on to graduate school, others were planning to begin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64186

Coming year will fundamentally change WMU, Dunn says

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… speaks at the Oct. 4 Academic Convocation. KALAMAZOO—By this time next year, Western Michigan University will be an … changed organization," WMU President John M. Dunn told a campus audience during his annual State of the … In addition, he explored campus enrollment trends and how they impact allocation of resources. "The State of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10097

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says … to pass the time, but when they caught wind of a talent show at Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with a $25 prize, … from Kalamazoo. Barbee-McNeal and the ladies continued going to school and drove to Detroit on the weekends to cut …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids

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… and Performance KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University is offering a new educational opportunity for working adults to become leaders in the areas of organizational learning … followed by a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. Explaining how the program can enhance careers in business, government, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818

Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Submitted by Deanne Puca on … session on his book, "Writings on the Wall." Reading Together event WMU Libraries is co-sponsoring the Reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38206