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Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

News

… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … WMU's upcoming Homecoming 2019 and Family Weekend. Modeled after cause-driven brands like Newman's Own and … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. The Make a Difference Award is a peer-to-peer program that recognizes WMU staff … when the stress level becomes elevated, Elena is a role model of how to project a positive attitude in every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a … Bangor, Mich., is building electronic circuits that are modelled by  a set of equations that have a chaotic …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … a major public announcement but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , … hybrid learning.” The University also carved out new models for work-life balance while keeping students’ needs …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Month —6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, … of Flags at the WMU Homecoming game —noon to 1 p.m. at Waldo Stadium, hosted by the Haenicke Institute of Global … different to their racial experience; additionally, this model provides opportunities to ask questions that students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the … template, no existing syllabus that could be used as a model, he says. Interactions within his interracial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … called Motown CPL and has helped a neighbor with garden remodeling and other yard work. Leja also spends his time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… African and Caribbean styles of movement. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. … fresh fruits and produce to campus for purchase. Email wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu with questions. Free and open to the … Disability Services for Students will explore the social model of disability, the language used around disability and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42659

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … years , they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Fifteen of this year's … College in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2009; and attended Model United Nations in 2011 and 2012. A percussionist and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223

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

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … member of the National Honor Society, he participated in a Model United Nations conference at the University of …

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