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From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship

College of Arts and Sciences

… poems,” says Moustakis. “I think my mother kept some of them. But I didn’t think of becoming a writer until I started writing about Alaska in … State University and her M.A. from the University of California, Davis, before attending Western for her Ph.D. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670

Two-day fashion show features student designers

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… be purchased in advance by contacting @email . A portion of the proceeds from the show benefits the Southwest Michigan affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to eradicate … the event is regarded as a spring phenomenon. Every aspect of production will be shown through student talent--from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/296

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… the tree planting ceremony are welcome to add a shovel of soil to the planting. The event will include a short … Tree Campus designation for 2011, in recognition of its commitment to effective community forestry … trees and engaging students and staff members in the spirit of conservation. For 2011, 147 campuses nationwide received …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/326

'Les Misérables' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… "Les Misérables" is an uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The score includes the classic songs "I … Sing?" and many more. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s creation has music by … Powell, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4376

Office earns LGBT career center certification

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Office earns LGBT career center certification Submitted by … in part to help academic institutions improve the quality of the support they provide to LGBT students. It is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating, preparing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4690

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… community is invited to plunge into the icy waters of a makeshift glacial pool in Lawson Ice Arena on St. … WMU Polar Plunge 10 a.m. - Registration 11:15 a.m. - Parade of costumes and plunge 12:15 p.m. - Award ceremony 12:30 … take the plunge for a minimum registration fee—a donation of $75. Those who don't want to brave the frigid waters may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Confucius Institute offers classes, welcomes new teachers

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… Confucius Institute offers classes, welcomes new teachers Submitted by Anonymous … for fall Chinese culture classes that begin the week of Oct. 14 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors … and are open to the public. They are taught in English and offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9975

WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12%

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… its April 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a 3.12% increase in room and board … 2018 semester, 5,083 residents lived on campus, and 89.5% of degree-seeking, first-time freshmen chose to live in … Life website. This fall, WMU Dining Services will be offering new meal plan selections in an ongoing effort to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53110

Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans

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… All-Americans Submitted by Deanne Puca on Graphic courtesy of WMU Intercollegiate Athletics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University’s wide receiver Corey Davis and offensive lineman Taylor Moton have been named to the Football Writers Association of America All-American team. Davis is a First-Team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36963

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… is back as a graduate student in the Haworth College of Business MBA program. Having already achieved an … degree in business to help his career in aviation take off. “ Ideally, I hope that obtaining this master’s degree … love being in classes with people from different stages of life because it contributes to a well-rounded and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876