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Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… programs 'a great escape' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students participate in a virtual discussion by a nonprofit organization in India as part of a virtual study abroad experience. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… "Being former foster youth, we never really had examples of healthy relationships around us," says Alexis, who survived years of abuse by her biological father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

College information session for veterans slated

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Representatives of Western Michigan University's graduate and undergraduate … doctoral degree programs," says Tony Dennis, WMU director of graduate student recruitment and retention. "Also, … and answer questions about financial aid and about WMU's off-campus offerings through Extended University Programs." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5970

Deadline to apply to Visiting Scholars and Artists Program approaching

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… . Cover letters should highlight specific accomplishments of proposed visitors that make them distinguished scholars … they would have. Priority will be given to those who are of interest to more than one academic department or unit. … well as a proposed schedule and budget. The primary purpose of the award is to cover travel expenses and an honorarium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6408

Peter Chu and company to perform concert

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… tickets online: millerauditorium.com Peter Chu Recipient of the prestigious 2010 Capezio A.C.E. Award for … Perry Mansfield New Works Festival, for the ninth season of "So You Think You Can Dance," and most recently, a … Houston Met Dance Company. In 2012-13 he toured as faculty of the 24 Seven Dance Convention, and premiered a new work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9703

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Spindler Hall, Little Theatre

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… was lifted on Friday, June 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The city of Kalamazoo has issued a precautionary boil water advisory … repair. No other buildings on campus are affected. In lieu of boiling water for the recommended two minutes, bottled … not be accessible for use during the advisory period.   Officials expect the advisory to be lifted by Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60084

Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lindsey Haehnel on Leroy Collins IV, B.S.23', and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences student Madision Price-Yancy host a table to … careers, as well as help members network socially and professionally. More than 20 of these RSOs are at the College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75001

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… dress covered in flowers. Model  EfeDaniel Evwaraye  shows off an animal print look. Designer Laura Argentati walks … had the autonomy to create their lines from any period of Hollywood's storied history. "Each board member wanted to … , chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), presented two $1,000 scholarships to MODA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… by Erin Flynn on Laura Argentati won a trip to one of the fashion world's biggest events through Western's 2024 … Week Competition. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland Through U of NYFW, Argentati had behind-the-scenes access to the event. Argentati and other U of NYFW participants attended a runway show by iconic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931

WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions

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… Sunday, April 6-8 , at Western Michigan University. Members of the public are invited to watch as teams compete to build a steel bridge and a concrete canoe as part of the American Society of Civil Engineers North Central Regional Competition. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050