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Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people
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… may not seem related—nursing and dance. "They both deal with quality of life and they're more connected than people … and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her … on making the arts more accessible to minorities and young artists in metro Detroit who are developmentally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042
Beauregard to help efforts to boost women in sports
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… Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and charged with examining "systematic problems" in equality in sports … ago, a news release from the governor's office stated. "Young girls and women who are participating in sports in … for more than 30 years as a coach and administrator at the youth, high school and collegiate levels Dr. Ketra Armstrong …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53982
Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect
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… and Research Libraries, to an open access publication. With her previous Board service and knowledge of academic librarianship and higher education, along with as her extensive experience in change management, Julie … ACRL." The ACRL, founded in 1940, is a division of the American Library Association and the higher education association …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928
Ribfest highlighted by musical performances
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… will benefit the Arc Community Advocates, which works with individuals who have intellectual and developmental … day before 4 p.m. and $10 after 4 p.m. Children 12 and younger with an adult are free. Admission to the Best Ribs … from Flint, Michigan, in 1969, this top-selling American rock group of the 1970s is known as "The American Band." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41161
Men's soccer Broncos Bye and Shepherd selected in MLS draft
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… He was a Hermann Trophy semifinalist, the 2017 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year and named a First Team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches and CollegeSoccerNews. Bye … Coaches and was an Academic All-American. Bye led the MAC with 12 goals and 31 points which also ranked among leaders …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44834
WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant
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… Innocence Project Director Marla Mitchell-Cichon stands with Ken Wyniemko, left, the Project's first exoneree, and … social responsibility—while promoting social justice. I cannot imagine a better way for WMU students from diverse … nonprofit, independent law school accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269
Free WMU Symphony Orchestra concert at Miller Auditorium
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… University, will be the featured soloist in a free concert with the University Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, … a staple of the trumpet repertoire. The program will begin with the Overture to Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi. The overture … feelings of Italian nationalism. The concert will conclude with Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestral tone poem …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37419
Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended
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… by Paula M. Davis on Update, 9/19/19: Insect repellent with DEET is being made available at academic buildings, … Cass and Van Buren counties in southwest Michigan. People younger than age 15 and over age 50 are at greatest risk of … pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468
Rising senior awarded coveted $10,000 national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… addition to my coursework success, I think my experience with Bronco Force helped me stand out to the selection … to solve problems in the workplace. Larson, who started with Bronco Force as a sophomore volunteer, now leads a $14 … have provided opportunities for Larson to mentor younger students. "Rachel commands a lot of respect and is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38963
Economics, Chinese language profs snag Light Center research grants
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… He plans to build a daily business-cycle index for China, with a possible extension to Taiwan. Using the index, he … Greater China. He plans to build academic connections with Chinese scholars and to showcase Chinese economic … Development." He plans to integrate language acquisition with career development by surveying current students about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22386