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Week gives international students chance to share their cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… cultures and global knowledge represented on campus  with a weeklong series of events. The week is comprised of … International Education week kicks off early with the Dominican Festival Saturday, Nov. 10 , hosted by the Dominican Student Organization. This afternoon will include tasty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/49695

Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… Alexis Pettit - $2,500 Meghan Rohn - $2,500 Emlyn Verbrigghe - $2,500 Roderick Angoman - $1,000 Aaron Cappello - … years." Any student who verifies their COVID-19 vaccination with Sindecuse Health Center is eligible for a monthly … the fact I do not have to get COVID-19 tested often or deal with the badging system (questionnaire)," Filipich says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding Submitted by … Success Michigan. That statewide network was launched with the 2011 Kresge funding and focuses on increasing … and we've been recognized as a national model. Significant components of our strategy have been recognized as best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

Sky Broncos take fifth place in national collegiate championship

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… events and ninth in flight events to finish fifth overall, with perennial WMU rivals capturing the top four slots. … says Sky Bronco Head Coach Ryan Seiler , is relatively young and has only a few members with competitive experience … 2013 Region III competition at its home field at W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, Mich. Planning for that event is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7219

Sky Broncos are regional champs

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… in second in flight events to win the overall competition with 202 points at the Oct. 14-18 event held at WMU's … in Battle Creek, Mich. Ohio State University came in second with 179 points, and Ohio University came in in third with 93. Other college teams competing included those from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11061

WMU exceeds national average in attracting international students

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… annually by the Institute of International Education with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of … Rounding out the details on WMU's international engagement with students and scholars, Schlör says, is the fact that … scholarships for study abroad during the 2011-12 year, with $400,000 coming from University sources. The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11325

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… was named editor of Bizwomen, a website operated by American City Business Journals. Scott Freeman , BBA ‘84, MBA … the Warren (Michigan) Technical Center, including 32 years with General Motors. He held several positions during his … is the new principal chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

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… award as an associate professor at the college in 2012. With this award, Chen will complete a project at Warsaw … and overseas through educational and training activities within business administration.  "I am very humbled to join … internationally. Observing teaching and learning within different cultures allows me to recognize the nuances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788

WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News

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… programs in the nation shows Western Michigan University with eight programs ranked among the top 100 in their … the nation's law schools. The WMU Cooley Law School is tied with three other law schools for the No. 21 spot in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794

Nontraditional flute performance to involve dancers and video art

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… and lyricism of the solo flute and illuminates it with multimedia elements. It features a collaboration with the Western Dance Project, the touring ensemble from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31201