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CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by Chris Hybels on CEHD students and Dr. Palmer wearing traditional … poverty in all its forms everywhere. Good Health and Well-Being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Quality Education: Ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… the United States Navy Band. Courtesy: John Reichanadter Members of United Sound performed on stage with the United … Navy Band. Courtesy: John Reichanadter United Sound played before thousands of people and received a standing ovation. … Jailene Rodas-Sandoval, Alyson Johnson, Bethany Driggers, Cody Gibbs, Destiny Miskey and Sydney Grenier. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside Floyd Hall. She helped Dr. Dee Sherwood, right, … and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front of Floyd Hall on Western Michigan … and our thoughts and just kind of settle for a moment before we begin interacting. And it's a good way to start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… will offer numerous global engagement opportunities in December. Highlights include book clubs, a Diversity and … CELCIS conversation circle, women only —2 to 3 p.m. in the Bernhard Center Global Lounge, hosted by the Center for … February 12 CELCIS conversation circle —2 to 3 p.m. in the Bernhard Center Global Lounge, hosted by the Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51232

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $50,000 each over … the Kalamazoo Nature Center and has volunteered at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Shelby Township Michael W. Arellano …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… .   The journalist is among CNN's go-to pundits and has been awarded for his commentary by the Online News … stories, a sort of double rite of passage in which he becomes a first-time dad and a college grad on the same day. … His subsequent work with ESPN has taken him onto the biggest stages in professional sports, covering some of its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

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… opening of Arcadia Flats Submitted by Erin Flynn on Move in begins at Arcadia Flats. Twin sisters Tomi and Tobi Awojobi, from Nigeria, begin to unpack and clean their new apartment. "I really … yet conducive for living the flat is," says Tomi. Staff members remove ice from the steps in front of Arcadia Flats. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four staff members who have made exceptional contributions to Western Michigan University have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on non-faculty employees for their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… on Dr. Zach Asher at the wheel of the test vehicle. Nick Goberville stands next to the vehicle he is using to collect … vehicle. Asher talks with his team inside the vehicle. Goberville collects data inside the vehicle. Courtesy: Paige Novak/Paige Novak Photography Goberville adjusts a sensor on the car's front bumper. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… Alicia Kornowa, director of admissions, both serve as members of the Bronco Promise Work Group. Amy Seth, director of … University Recreation, serves on the Mental Health and Well-being Work Group alongside Dr. Gayle Ruggiero (middle), medical director, and Dr. Reetha Raveendran …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204