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Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Baby Lawson decked out in his Bronco gear, laying on a heart made from Doug … the synchronized skating team. Emily and Doug love to reminisce about their time skating at Lawson Ice Arena. Emily and … from each of their ice skates. Baby Lawson decked out in his Bronco gear. Lawson is ready to cheer on the Broncos! …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning during a pandemic is hard. Many kids in K-12 schools across the country are … don't necessarily have the luxury. Maybe they live at the mission and they don't want people to know that based on the … where they're actually teaching as well. They saw the struggle immediately, because half of the students they work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… says Marin, who changed her major a few times as she discovered new opportunities within the College of Education … right within my path and in my values, and I think Western is definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin … to do. Now that it's here, I'm like, 'Wow, I did it!'" This opportunity is something Marin doesn't take for granted. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Annual Career Fair set, 175 employers expected to attend

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… Michigan University's 36th annual Career Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 , in … Center Ballroom. The event will feature 175 employers and is open to the public, although geared toward WMU students … by WMU's Career and Student Employment Services, the fair is expected to attract from 2,000 to 2,500 job seekers. Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13328

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … His subsequent work with ESPN has taken him onto the biggest stages in professional sports, covering some of its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

Four finalists for associate provost to make public presentations

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… Four finalists for associate provost to make public presentations … May 8 . The candidates will speak on the topic, "What is your vision for comprehensive global engagement at a large …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39821

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… beat! Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting several wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual … No other Michigan universities received an award this year. The winners from Western include: DownBeat … , Graduate College Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Outstanding Soloist, Greg Jasperse , professor. Drew Deur Trio , Small Jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Metro bus service to Parkview campus announces changes

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… (with final departure from Floyd Hall at 9:45 p.m. ) and this  Friday, Oct. 9, only   until  9 p.m.  (with final … 5:55 p.m . In addition, starting  Monday, Oct. 12 , Metro is stopping all other routes at  6 p.m.   No Sunday service … notice. Riders should monitor changes to Metro’s schedule this week and for coming weeks. Specific route information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61541

Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … of a past student assignment on the content I am struggling with," the student nominator wrote. "One of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905

Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others

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… on Wheels. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Access to a nutritious meal is something many people take for granted. Western Michigan … Meals on Wheels .  "One of the seniors I met is completely confined to his bed. The first time I went to … taking time to care about and understand one another's struggles and problems helps us connect."  Moments like that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331