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Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. “I’ve been homeschooled since eighth grade,” Simpson says. “I just … from a cut he had,” Simpson laughs. “And I wanted to be a nurse ever since.” When it came time to choose a higher … about how others live and seeing new places. That’s why I am also interested in the study abroad programs at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

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… A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas … the books were only published in the Japanese language, he became set on translating them into English. After a … nature will fight back in destructive ways that humanity cannot possibly predict from the onset.” On Friday, Dec. 1, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch

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… from Western Michigan University, announces today that beginning Monday, Jan. 20 , the station is expanding its … entertainment and music programs will provide a better listening experience overall, according to WMUK … coverage. Listeners will continue to be the focus, which is why the station’s new visual identity will focus on "u" as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57354

Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times

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… other. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can we transcend our instincts to label each other before we’ve even had a conversation? Why do we become more persuasive when we explore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252

Interactive, hands-on live show added to Miller Auditorium lineup

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… and Michael Stevens, creator of the award-winning YouTube Channel Vsauce. The show has added 24 cities to its 2017 tour and will be in Kalamazoo for one night at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, … Color Is A Mirror?" "Can You Count Past Infinity?" and "Why Are Things Creepy?" Now reaching a collective 17 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41950

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… Fellows, on Sunday, April 23 , from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center on Western's Main Campus. The fundraiser … keynote address from Eric Thomas , motivational speaker and best-selling author known as the Hip-Hop Preacher. His … potential by igniting their purpose, their power and their why," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm

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… Michigan University campuses are closed and there will be no classes on Thursday, Feb. 23 , due to an ice storm in … days, and the first time since 2019. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check the  University's events calendar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… trophies adorn Burgeson's nails in her graduation photos. "Being part of a historic season with WMU hockey and winning … championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the hours of hard work, the lessons in … been someone who likes to do things as soon as possible, so why not graduate a year early?"  Scoring career goals "Being …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two OLLI at WMU members discuss the new programs revealed at last year's … March 8 and 15—The Railroads of Kalamazoo County: Why They Came and Why They Stayed. Fridays, April 6 through 27—iPhone and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

WMUK launches fall campaign with shortened drive

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… the dollars needed in half the live on-air pledge hours. Membership contributions and additional gifts directly support … news and culture including the addition of new programs "Between the Lines" and "Why's That?" WMUK carries two channels of news and music and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27784