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Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft
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… things," Flanders says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Like strokes on a canvas, Sharmane Flanders has painted a bright future for … engagement, Flanders jumped at the opportunity to showcase her paintings. "What the Eyes Can't See," featuring … be at the place that I am now with my art: having two solo shows, all of the connections I have made and all of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705
WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia
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… had been able to measure. This time, the "celestial light show" also allowed them to observe the event across the … A Process that produces gold and silver Simulation showing two neutron stars colliding and forming a black hole … in his discipline—the highest honor a WMU undergraduate can earn. Shortly after the international announcement, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43382
International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… This year's week includes events during which attendees can test their knowledge of global trivia, see a traditional … experience the Caribbean way-of-life by way of the Dominican Republic. There also will be opportunities to sample … Aspiras to children in low income soccer clubs in the Dominican Republic. Registration is $5 per player; open to WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671
WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award
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… to achieving our national goal of 60 percent of adult Americans holding a bachelor's degree by 2025. Meeting that goal … thrilled to share their experiences so other institutions can replicate their approaches and results." The WMU Seita … as they transition into and through college. Significant financial aid. On-campus housing to ensure program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136
WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes
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… of faculty at both institutions. Dr. Alexander M. Cannon , WMU assistant professor of music history and … residing around Grand Rapids. "Many of our young people can't communicate with their elders due to language … says Phillip Nguyen , president of the Vietnamese-American Community of Grand Rapids, which is a community partner …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247
Top seniors to be honored as 2017 Presidential Scholars
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… Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on the … comedy, a former intern with the Telamon Corp. and National Farmworker Jobs programs who has been helping low-income … of Glendale, Wisconsin Geosciences— Jake M. Thole n of Howell Global and International Studies— Caitlin A. Wiley of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39008
WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses
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… rates. The goal is to have students who typically struggle in these courses more prepared to complete them and … historically underrepresented backgrounds. At WMU, students can receive academic support in six challenging … Easley says. "Our main focus is to help students who struggle in these areas to deepen their learning and improve …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877
Fort St. Joseph archaeological site focus of summer programs for all ages
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… and feature these topics and presenters: July 20 , "Bark Canoes and Dugouts: Early Transportation on West Michigan … Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi Indians. July 27 , "Native American and Euro-American Settlements of the St. Joseph River Valley," Allison …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32274
All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival
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… art, dance and crafts. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Area residents can experience a complete Russian atmosphere by attending … history, literature, cultural symbolism, painted pysanki eggs and study abroad. At 11 a.m., Dr. Inna Molitoris , a … will conduct a workshop on the famous pysanki eggs, giving the audience a chance not only to learn about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28235
Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015
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… to receive the highest honor Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni—the Distinguished Alumni Award. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27623