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WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… the highest caliber of students receive the award. They are selected on the basis of their general academic … April 29, during spring commencement exercises. They are listed by state, with Michigan recipients appearing … attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College as well as Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. She is majoring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Stibich visited Times Square during a trip to the Big Apple for fall New York Fashion … New York Fashion Week's (NYFW) spring and fall showcases are some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive events. And for the second time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… "Professor Christian's greatest qualities as a teacher are believing in her students and giving them the tools to … her teaching strengths. "In the early stages of my college career, Professor Christian introduced me to the world of … focused on the topic of teaching tolerance.  An alumna and area teacher worked with Christian on a five-year, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109

New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group

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… University on Friday, Oct. 4 . Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an … activity for the students as well as activities for their parents and families. The 65 top-performing competitors … dressing as a frog as entertainment during the RE/MAX Egg Hunt, helping with Fourth of July and Halloween events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/54831

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an … the students as well as activities for the participants' parents and families. During this most recent event, … Franke Center for the Arts, Marshall Civic Players, Kellogg Community College Theatre, Battle Creek Junior Theatre, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… their English. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's … circle —2 to 3 p.m. in the fourth-floor reception area of Ellsworth Hall, hosted by the Center for English … circle —2 to 3 p.m. in the fourth-floor reception area of Ellsworth Hall, hosted by the Center for English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… enthusiasts and others from around the globe. They fill area hotels as well as WMU's Goldsworth Valley complex of … performed by musicians drawn from the Kalamazoo and Chicago areas, and will be immediately followed by a discussion with … light on the limitations of classic liberalism as well as suggest alternative ways of building tolerant social and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit

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… says, the vast majority of immigrants to the United States are Mexican, with the highest percentage coming from the … need to educate students, particularly future health care professionals, about the cultural, economic and social … be informed, compassionate leaders in this complex societal arena. It offers students a two-pronged approach to learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Education in efforts to promote programs that prepare U.S. Americans for a global environment and attract … at the University. The WMU campus and greater community are invited to attend International Education Week events … "Strategies to confront implicit biases and avoid micro-aggression" workshop —noon to 1:30 p.m. in 2033 University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43532

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… fall 2023 Submitted by Deanne Puca on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were … Pastor, BS ‘66, MA ‘73, July 19, 2023, San Antonio, TX Karen E H (Michaelsen) Schanzenbacher, BS ‘66, April 26, … (Norris) Trask , BS ‘75, March 29, 2023, Arlington, TX Peggy Lee Webb, BBA ‘76, June 25, 2023, Indianapolis, IN …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616