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Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective
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… found herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to … says. “I just seemed to have too much free time after finishing my schoolwork in public school. I wanted to pick my … I wanted more hands-on experiences and to learn more about history, literature, biology.” One of Simpson’s interests as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812
Evaluation students finish as runner-ups in national case competition
College of Education and Human Development
… Evaluation students finish as runner-ups in national case competition Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students Allison Prieur and Andrea Vernola were runner-ups as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72807
On-air pledging starts Oct. 10 for WMUK-FM fall pledge drive
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… fund drive. As part of the drive, the station will invite listeners who became WMUK members to share their stories … during the live portion of the campaign. The fall drive raises funds to purchase programs such as "Morning Edition," … Top." Recent successful campaigns have resulted in the acquisition of such programs as "Wait, Wait … Don't Tell Me!" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1863
Grants to WMU fly past $4.2 million mark in November, December
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… nearly $16.4 million since the July 1 start of the current fiscal year, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 11 meeting. … from the U.S. Department of Transportation to an interdisciplinary team of researchers and civil and construction engineers. The effort is led by Dr. Jun-Seok Oh , professor of civil and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30795
Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on Onlookers listen to a speaker after the 2014 march to MLK Park. … "The Courage to Dream: The Determination to Achieve" is the theme of this year's celebration which includes events that are free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048
Ethics Center stages original play examining world of academia
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… be performed as a concert read with WMU faculty and administrators reading the featured roles. The event is free and open to the public. About the play The play explores the decision of a political philosopher to do the "unthinkable" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30196
Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying
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… (not verified) on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that gives readers an inside look at the life of a corporate lobbyist from someone who lived it. George Franklin , who retired …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828
Weeklong celebration honors student employees
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… Monday, Feb. 29, in 208-210 Bernhard Center. "The week is dedicated to all student employees and is a time to recognize their hard work and countless contributions to WMU," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29617
WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids
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… lab in downtown Grand Rapids Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory is a collaboration with WMU, Grand Rapids Community College … Michigan University's downtown Grand Rapids location, which is located on Cherry and Ionia streets in the city's Arena …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178
WMU board to meet Nov. 1, consider sponsored programs policy
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… economic development initiatives. One will cover research, discovery and student engagement. The second will provide an … and suspension in sponsored programs that ensures WMU is in compliance with federal regulation in relation to federal research funds used or administered by WMU employees. As is the case with all meetings …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43544