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Assessment Conference returns for 8th year

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… invited to attend. Attendees should feel free to come and go as their schedules permit. The conference is free of … in that area of assessment are invited to share and build upon their knowledge base while those who are new to … Rogers, 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Plenary talk— "Reconnecting With 'Why' to Move Beyond Assessment Sticking Points," by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38207

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… program in geography. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some students go to college looking for direction; Quinn Heiser decided to … you would expect from a small college. And I think that's why Western is so great: Because it has the perfect … find the strength within themselves to push on and get back up (when challenges arise)." RESUME-WORTHY EXPERIENCE Heiser …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes

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… WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes Submitted by … the tax-assistance program services 150 native villages and does about 7,000 returns," Allhoff reports. "Those returns … says. "It's also a great opportunity for our students to go through pretty comprehensive training and to have a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… Physics professor amasses support for WMU students Submitted by Erin Flynn on … things.” Safety is top of mind in everything WMU4Students does. Donations are arranged through an online form , and … to one of our grocery sites,” says Famiano. “It smelled so good, and it lasted all of about two minutes!” The group

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

WMU horn player places highly in international competition

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… around the world. "Dozens of professional horn players came up to me after both competitions and congratulated me on how … the outcome overall. "There were a few things that didn't go as I wanted, but in hindsight it was very successful," he … which was essentially a mock audition, may have been good preparation for what's ahead for this new alumnus of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8668

Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf

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… rolls his way as well as the confidence to be Triumph and go out in front of everyone," she says. "And he's already a Western fan. He's up at the top of the hill for tailgating just about every … experience," Lesiow says. "I love Western, so I'm happy to support and represent the school." Lesiow will lead Triumph …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65524

Check campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2024 recess

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… Nov. 30 through  Dec. 14 . The  Help Desk will provide support via phone and email until 5 p.m. Nov. 27 and reopen … exempt from the program. The temperature in spaces will not go outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/thanksgiving-2024-recess

New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs

Student Affairs

… New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot … unmet needs are also essential to student success, which is why we changed our name,” says  Donielle Easlick , Essential … these services to students,” Easlick recommends. “My goal this year is to have the whole campus community get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while … thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer Idris is just getting started. He'll … to the United States from northeast Africa just five years ago, he faced significant challenges but remained determined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… meet many people from my major as I transferred into mostly upperclassman courses, which was a big benefit in a smaller … Neubauer says. After transferring to WMU, he quickly got involved on campus. Neubauer has been a member of the … master’s degree in industrial engineering. He plans to go into supply chain or manufacturing in the future.   For …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer