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Area families sought to host international teachers and students

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… cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a host family. Western Michigan University is seeking homestay opportunities for visiting international … family selection. Interested families should contact Barb Curley at findyournest@gmail.com or (269) 217-9094. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/961

Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month

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… Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and the Sindecuse Health Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4682

Keyboard faculty celebrate All-Steinway designation with concert

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… with concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is the first school in Michigan to receive the All-Steinway … part of a series celebrating the school's centennial, is free and open to the public. The program will feature … as well as the premiere of Composer-in-Residence C. Curtis-Smith's new work for piano, "Nocturne." Lori Sims will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9527

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Supreme Court's influence in public schools Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Brett Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary court is going backward by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… of Western's music theatre performance program. "In this business, you just never know; you can pour your heart … and it's a really powerful thing when you do." The series is centered on a group of lifelong friends in Serenity, a … a lot of friendship, women friendship, and I think that is heartwarming; we want more of that in our lives. And …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis

College of Arts and Sciences

… Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tabitha DiBacco, … certificate of recognition for regional Three-Minute Thesis competition. Also pictured at left, is second-place … and research stood out as the best to the judges.  “The biggest challenge (for competitors) is to very quickly tell a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68578

Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

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… to represent their units as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year's 44 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 6,386 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates . Selection is based on the students' general academic excellence, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… explore the Esport gaming catalog. Dr. Colin Cork, assistant professor in the Department of Human Performance and … minor  amidst the growing interest in the industry. This new interdisciplinary program will prepare students to enter the field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… there, she has pushed herself to explore new things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a … Jason Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, president of InProduction, and his career . And as someone who has had relatable … Millett with a sounding board and advice when faced with decisions related to education or professional career …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… to Gen Z for events, food and shopping Submitted by Chris Hybels on Gabriella Ford and Hailey Gordon. KALAMAZOO, … founded Shindigz . Described as a one-stop shop, Shindigz is a website made for Generation Z consumers to easily … will also be a platform for businesses to directly advertise to Gen Z users with promotions and specials. "When you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175