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Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees

University Libraries

… I love working at the University and supporting students, like connecting them to information, people, or services in …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards

WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

News

… an unusual arrangement anywhere in the country.  “It’s not like being on campus, and it’s not like being at home,” says Colette Chapp , a 23-year-old from … have a lot of utility. A lot of the times, I have felt like I was a surrogate family member,” he says. Engendering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… Research Turske and his team of researchers spent a year digging through trash to examine recycling habits in Wood … placed near recycling centers. Data showed people were more likely to recycle—and do so correctly—when a sign above the … of awareness, I think, to recycling."  Miller says projects like this also demonstrate to other companies the value of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Max Lampert fuels up for his future

Haworth College of Business

… The faculty at WMU Haworth have also given students like Lampert endless professional exposure. “I’ve been …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/supply-chain-managementmax-lampertford-motor-companyinternship

WMU Stryker School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class

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… 35 colleges and universities ranging from Big Ten schools like the universities of Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota to liberal arts colleges, like Albion, Calvin and Hillsdale. The incoming class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18129

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… maybe you can start there. She's in class.' She said it like it was no big deal. I was shocked," Mpamira says. … the first time I connected with my survivor story. It felt like I was looking in the mirror," says Mpamira. She too … even listen to us," Mpamira says. "So, it started growing like that. And in a short time, with training and educating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Included in the collection are fashion accessories, like women's hats. Cooper holds a shoe from the 1830s. … view items and participate in future workshops.   "Garments like these are not accessible at every university," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization

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… passing on our ways to the next generation." For students like Wolverton, the medicine garden is a physical … opportunities to be involved and work together with other like-minded people. I learned so much in the organization …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… interact and engage with each other and prospective members like never before.  "I'm really excited to have a space that … involved and engaged in the space and really make it feel like home," she adds. "It's just really exciting to have … new world of things that you had no clue you were going to like just by having a community of people who are ready to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Why I Give: The Arnson Family

W Magazine

… talents at WMU and become a great Bronco,” Jon adds, “just like our mother, Fritzie.”  Our family has always believed a … we build.   “Being part of a college community is like being part of an extended family. Broncos are part of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family