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Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality Submitted by Erin Flynn on … says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation. "My biggest advice for students setting goals is not just setting … list of things you end up not doing but asking yourself, 'Why? What will I gain if I do this?' Because if there's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… had to use outrageous amounts in order to see all these beneficial effects; you could never translate it to people." … who know the habit is bad for their health but are struggling to quit. Chris Clark "I think the application where … addicted once again." There's plenty more to learn about why the enzyme is able to reduce concentration of nicotine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Author to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

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… of Cesar E. Chavez scholarship fundraising dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 , in the Fetzer Center … main campus in Kalamazoo. The cost is $40, and tickets will be available through Friday, March 30. Presenting the keynote speech will be author Elva Trevino Hart, a computer professional for …

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Academic department, student organization team up for blood drive

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… Kalamazoo, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31, has been postponed and will be rescheduled later this semester. KALAMAZOO—Students, … necessary in order to participate. The Red Cross will also be collecting double red cell donations, a procedure that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4442

The spirit of adventure

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… advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your company? Green Door was founded out of a love for … location. Once you arrive at these locations, you'll see why we chose them; they're the perfect spot to enjoy a craft … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… program meant discussions about various topics, including beliefs on leadership styles, professional development and … part of the mentorship program has helped me focus on the bigger picture of why I am in school. Mike has helped me understand how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… Michigan University. "I don't know what my life would have been like if I didn't have the opportunity to come here," … relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my class through … her. "I did one day of work, and (my mother) said, 'This is why I don't want you to do it; this is what we live through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

Special movie screening for campus community

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… which counts four WMU alumni among its cast and crew, will be screened during Western Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 … Cinema in Portage Dec. 9, 10 and 11. "Pilot Error" will be screened during Western Night on Nov. 18. Pilot Error The … reporter Nicola Wilson, who is determined to find out why a jet headed from South America to Paris disappeared in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20220

Get ready to #GiveGold Oct. 11

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… Michigan University's founding in 1903, Broncos have been helping Broncos succeed by donating the time, talent … and friends to make a gift to WMU in the 24-hour period between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. A matching fund has been … are detailed at givingday.mywmu.com . Make a gift and share why using #GiveGold. Text GIVEGOLD to 71777 to make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43114

Stephen G. Jones obituary

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… who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years before his retirement in 2014.  His tenure at the University … included many performances as a soloist and as a member of the Western Brass Quintet. He traveled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680