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Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… gathered together Wednesday for a candlelight vigil in the Bernhard Center in the wake of a violent attack at Michigan … and it really shows how our University can come together to be there for the community around us as well," said Hannah Marcon , student body vice president, before initiating a moment of silence for all those impacted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary

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… years. The institute brought together University faculty members and students to provide consulting, parts testing, … as chair or in other leadership roles. He also was a member of several professional organizations. Before coming to WMU, Groper was a senior researcher at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246

WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination

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… New Issues Poetry & Prose has made the longlist of books being considered for the National Book Award for Fiction. … marks the first time a New Issues publication has been selected in the annual contest. New Issues Poetry and Prose was established in 1996 by poet Herbert S. Scott and publishes four to six new poetry titles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking … things." A pioneer in the critical theory of religion, Siebert—who retired in August after 54 years at the … “For him, it’s not about him. It’s about something much bigger.” Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Student Organization Center opens Aug. 14 in new WMU Student Center

WMU Student Center

… media groups will have a new home in the WMU Student Center beginning Monday, Aug. 14 . Located on the second floor … and lounge space for students to hang out and socialize in between meetings or classes.  “The SOC is intentionally … give students the visibility and recognition that they’ve been seeking.”  The student media center, home to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72373

WMU ranks 68th in business education research, leads way in state

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… for Business, ranked the top 100 institutions across the globe based on weighted scores reflecting journal quality and … and producing two top 100 rankings—one based on the raw number of author publications and the other based on weighted … in the United States and abroad. "We are proud to be recognized in this study," says Dr. Satish Deshpande , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41819

Student organization awarded by world's largest human resources association

Haworth College of Business

… superior growth and development opportunities to its members. The WMU chapter is one of 327 across the United States … have the opportunity to earn an award based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award … chapter programming and professional development of members; and support of the human resource professional and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40499

Cross country and gymnastics teams recognized for academics

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… Division I sports teams nationally. The scores required to be in the top 10 ranged from 984 to a perfect 1,000, depending on the sport. This year, 1,203 teams are being recognized for academic performance: 746 women's teams and 457 men's teams or co-ed teams. The total number of teams being recognized increased by 132 from a year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40175

See the world on a budget at 28th International Festival

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… dance, food and fashions of nearly two dozen cultures will be showcased during Western Michigan University's … Sunday, April 2 , on campus on the second floor of the Bernhard Center. First hosted in 1989, the popular event … annually attracts about 7,000 students and community members. Attendees are able to "travel" around the world in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38910

Senior BFA dance majors to present concert

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… will showcase new choreography by seniors Erzsi Bernath , Sinclair Davis , Al Long , Megan Rancour and … by Terk Waters , a WMU alumnus and former company member of the internationally acclaimed Complexions … explores physical, intellectual and emotional movement triggers. Davis' modern dance explores the path of finding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38876