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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

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

WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch

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… , Western Michigan University's entrepreneurship incubator for students. The accelerator is open to all WMU sophomore, … process where students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a … program that concludes with Demo Day, a presentation for potential investors. Students have access to programming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355

Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center

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… at the health center. Drop-in clinics are not yet scheduled for fall semester. Because of COVID-19, demand may be high … "cleared" badge must be presented at the health center for entry. Staff will take visitor temperatures upon … and pledged matching funds to cover the cost of flu shots for up to 150 uninsured and underinsured WMU students. Cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61009

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

Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

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… by Erin Flynn on Jared Lipsey, 8, thinks about making a run for it while checking out the utahraptors. KALAMAZOO, … the Mesozoic era that will expand educational opportunities for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the … allowing visitors to walk among titans of the Triassic, juggernauts of the Jurassic and creatures of the Cretaceous. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

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… University's acclaimed Food Marketing Conference is set for Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20 , and is expected to … of the year by Supply Chain Digest. The executive forum, a conference favorite, will be moderated by Michael … and programs that provide unique educational experiences for WMU food marketing students. For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45339

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event offered as students return to campus

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… Michigan University welcomes students back to campus for spring semester, a mass COVID-19 testing event aims to … results. Current students, faculty and staff can sign up for drive-thru testing through Sindecuse Health Center's … day. Hundreds of people participated in a testing event before winter break, so Sindecuse is asking everyone to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62769

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

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… led to a second Virtual Bash this academic year, planned for Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. “The event is … engagement, emphasizing the importance of offering avenues for connection at a time when social interaction and … says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation. "My biggest advice for students setting goals is not just setting …

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