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Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… several museums he's helping create sleepover programming for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history … the magic of the Smithsonian museums to life at night for kids from all over the world. "It's kind of a childhood … the Smithsonian Associates, helping to craft programming for sleepovers at the National Museum of Natural History and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122

WMU Study Abroad offers 12 new faculty-led programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study Abroad staff to  increasing educational opportunities for students and the staff's willingness to complete the … Penyak , director of Study Abroad in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education . Short-term, faculty-led study abroad … and board, and transportation. Scholarships are available for short-term study abroad programs through Study Abroad, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50400

Advertising students take second place in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… a presenter and director of strategy and consumer insights for the WMU team. "I'm so thankful for the rest of our team. Through countless hours of … encouraged and uplifted me. I have them to thank for receiving this award," adds Bailey. The competition Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46743

Football schedule and homecoming date announced

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… Conference have announced game dates and broadcast networks for much of the 2017 football season, confirming Saturday, Oct. 14, for the University's Homecoming game against Akron. Under … alumnus Tim Lester, the Broncos will travel to Los Angeles for the season opener Sept. 2  against the Pac-12 USC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40342

Office renamed to reflect total student population served

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… from First-Year Experience Seminars to special services for transfer and nontraditional students as well as those … we serve and communicate with all students," says Toni Woolfork-Barnes , director of the office that was formerly known as First-Year Experience Programs. "Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45211

Dance majors present 'Beyond the Hourglass' concert

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU graduating dance students will perform Thursday through Saturday, April 12-14. KALAMAZOO, … Cornacchini and Grace Hilarides will be featured at performances Thursday through Saturday, April 12-14 , in Studio B of the Dalton Center. Performances are at 8 p.m. each day with an additional 2 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45893

WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive

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… Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for local program work that was supported in part by station … service to southwest Michigan and northern Indiana for more than 65 years. Part of the station's legacy … service in 1971. Learn more about WMUK or make a donation. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45779

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… WMU from a rugby teammate. "I went on college visits before Western, but as soon as I came here I knew this is … been a deep love of mine. Hopefully one day I can work for NASA," says Backe, who aspires to apply for the space … how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… engineering, interned at Tekna in 2017. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the seventh consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for matching funds to help them hire Western Michigan … —STEM—disciplines. Businesses interested in hiring interns for this summer through the Small Company Internship Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… than any other program. Aviate will be another option for an individual interested in becoming a pilot with United … program will complement existing pilot pathways, looking for candidates who: Reflect United’s leadership qualities, … since 1997 at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field and has been the site of nationally recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857