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Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

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… is to sit down at the computer and watch videos as models are coming out," LeKander says. "Then, to actually be … seen on my computer screen—wow." LeKander visited Times Square with other students participating in UofNYFW. In … by an exclusive experience at one of the fashion world's biggest events. "If I hadn't come to Western, I don't think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

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

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

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

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

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… 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

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

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… law and a plethora of experiences that helped reshape his career aspirations. Roosien chose Western, in part, to join … Roosien took a literal leap of faith to start his college career. "I came here out of a desire to join the Skydive … opened my aperture recently and inspired me to think bigger," Roosien says.  "This challenge was my first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608

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