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Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… Theatre with vibrant colors, flowing fabrics and fashion-forward styles. The Merchandising Opportunities and Design … way. "Last year, COVID-19 shut down our show just days before it was supposed to happen. Our executive board this … it's cool to have this extra push to help me learn how to juggle these things." Interior design student Antione McCoy , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… professors of management, helped organize panel discussions for the Let Us Dream Conference , an initiative hosted by … engagement, in our communities and beyond— it's a driving force of our University. And for the Haworth College of Business, the idea of ‘business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695

Resources at some WMU library branches relocated to Waldo Library

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… The Swain Education Library in Sangren Hall will be closed for the 2020-21 academic year, while the Maybee Music and … users may request materials from these collections online for pickup at Waldo Library or home delivery. The librarians … Swain Education Library space will be temporarily be used for the Solution Squad , a service hub that provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61056

New Presidential Innovation Professors announced at Western

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… and Innovation is recognizing three faculty members for their innovative ideas and drive to make the world a … the door to discoveries that advance knowledge and transform our world. They represent the excellence that we see … and provide funding to outstanding faculty members for creativity in research and entrepreneurial approaches to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63961

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

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… election during a pandemic requires innovative approaches for public health-informed voter participation," says Jeff Breneman , vice president for government relations at WMU. "I applaud Kalamazoo city …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… in North Carolina. Unclear about the future, his agents suggested finding a project to keep his creativity—and … in stage management in Western's Department of Theatre, for some advice on his next move. They kicked around a few ideas before landing on the prospect of a podcast where he could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed … people nationwide feel anxious about the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… annually over four years and are based on academic performance and demonstrated financial need. They are part of WMU's mix of top scholarship programs for beginning students . This year's Foundation Scholars … from a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations Submitted by Deanne Puca on … founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

Generous gift expands University art collection

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… collection. John Kollig has helped Rozlin Opolka in her effort to document and catalog all of his painting and … galleries in Western Michigan University's Richmond Center for Visual Arts, John Kollig sees his life on paper. A … any of this in years!" says Kollig, a Western alumnus and former instructor and advisor in the University's Frostic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282