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Staff member recognized for leadership
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… . During the ceremony, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton read a state legislative proclamation passed in her honor and facilitated by … her leadership, WMU has secured two federal College Assistance Migrant Program grants totaling $4 million. This grant program supports first-generation undergraduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698
WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal
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… Answering questions—including obscure or tricky ones—is one of a librarian’s many talents. Recently, WMU … iconic sunburst seal. Smithsonian staff were looking for historical graphics in their archives for an event when they … logos and notes from an unknown designer. They had rediscovered the earliest known copy of the Smithsonian’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894
WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship
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… accountancy scholarship Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Alexis Hess says Western provided numerous opportunities for her … grow personally and professionally. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Hess , a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth … for the 2021-22 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592
Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies
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… level and 69 at the doctoral level as well as one specialist degree to students during in-person and virtual … to enter Miller Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited; all seats are general admission. Guests without tickets may view the ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66338
Reception set for annual student art exhibition
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO—The annual Frostic School of Art Student Exhibition is on display at Western Michigan University's Monroe-Brown Gallery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14740
Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess
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… a women's basketball game Jan. 3, all at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, … Jan. 10. Spring semester begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12. Listed below are hours for selected University offices and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, SpeechMasterPro KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Patent No. … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when … friends and others to test the device, which is shaped somewhat like a whistle. "I got good feedback," he says. After …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race
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… from across the nation flying fixed-wing aircraft using visual flight rules. Bates and Satkowiak will pilot one of … and Waco, Texas; Arkadelphia, Arkansas; Warrensburg, Missouri; Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; Murfreesboro, … is a 2012 graduate of Plymouth South High School. "The biggest challenge will be the changing terrain," Bates says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082
Garrison Keillor to spin tales at Miller Auditorium
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… Garrison Keillor to spin tales at Miller Auditorium Submitted by … Anonymous (not verified) on Keillor KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Garrison Keillor , one of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31773
Embracing machines’ support
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… Embracing machines’ support Submitted by Deanne Puca on This isn’t an ordinary stuffed animal; this cat has a mind of its own. Joan Windewani, a psychology …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777