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Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… your horizons and learn about the world. For a group of 18 Western Michigan University students, their recent … opportunity to see how businesses can think beyond their profit margins for the greater good of their communities.   Led by Dr. Tim Palmer , professor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. Marion Turner is the recipient of Western's Otto Gründler Book Prize for her biography of medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A scholar of medieval …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64343

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Robot & Frank'

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… improve his physical and mental health. What follows is an often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking story about … the film is rated PG-13 for language and has a run time of 90 minutes. The cast includes Frank Langella, Susan … and directions The Little Theatre is located at the corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Lane on WMU's East Campus. Free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1889

Campus community returns to free refreshments and games

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… feature complimentary lemonade at a tent site just north of the Campus Flagpoles, and putt and pitch games and prizes … questions about health care at WMU and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources … About Sindecuse Health Center Sindecuse Health Center offers convenient, cost-effective care provided by an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8060

Senior Engineering Design Conference showcases students’ innovative projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… final projects including plans for upgrades and a redesign of Veterans Memorial Park in Colon, Michigan; an enhanced a simulation that offers students practice in preventing cyberattacks; and … 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day in Floyd Hall, home of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71375

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… Lassig has been through a lot in his young life. At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). He endured a number of major surgeries and therapies to address his symptoms, but instead of stabilizing, his ability to walk only worsened when he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kathy Fulton, founder of The Fulton Foundry, spoke to students about her time at … manager and recruiter at Von Maur, presented the history of the department store chain and discussed internships. Tom Crowe , founder of Relative Ways and The Waiting Room, shared his experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

New dining center coming to Western's campus

Dining Services

… at Western Michigan University will open on the third floor of the new Student Center when that project is completed. … enhance the dining experience. As an alternative to a view of the outdoors, there is seating that looks down on the … the activity in the Student Center. There is a wide range of seating styles: community tables, booths and a large …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… Celmer, a supervisor at BCJC. Soko works closely with office staff to coordinate schedules for youth. Soko gives a tour of the gymnasium where she supervises youth during activity … working at BCJC as a youth specialist intern and is a part of the rehabilitation process that prepares youth to return …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of legendary Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, … My parents let me take lessons, and I would walk four of five blocks every day … I don't think I missed a lesson … at his alma mater—Western Michigan University. Outside of her studies, she couldn't get away from music. She'd go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261