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Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… such as costuming, dance and painting, have temporarily set aside silk, soubresaut instruction and canvas to make … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … myself, our associate professor of costume design, Kathyrn Wagner, and a handful of students make many of the costumes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year initiative funded by the … is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… in that category. Some 29 new endowed scholarships were set up, many by alumni eager to "pay it forward" by offering current and future generations of students … Donald Berndt and Robert Nagler—and the late John Orr, who was an English professor. All of them had a profound impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

WMU trustees to welcome new member, meet in formal session

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… it meets in a formal session Wednesday, July 23 . Bolger was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder June 13 to fill a vacancy … of the Bernhard Center, the board also is expected to set 2015-16 rates for a new residence hall complex being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17589

Spring programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… for employees who are considering enrolling at WMU is set for noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 , in the … session for eligible dependents of employees is set for 8:15 a.m. Friday and Saturday, April 15-16 , in the … part in the spotlight event will receive an application-fee waiver. WMU tuition benefits The University covers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31495

Michael Richardson: Wings, Wax Records and Making it Happen

College of Aviation

… Michael Richardson: Wings, Wax Records and Making it Happen Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … the rainbow, why then, oh why can't I?" Michael Richardson wasn't in Kansas.  He was in his hometown of Detroit when he … view of his origins, his roots. Richardson still has not set his sights on a particular career niche -- flying cargo …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/michael-richardson

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

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… and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … up going to Miller Auditorium and seeing the touring Broadway shows; Western has always been a huge part of my life.” … Broadway production from scratch in two weeks—from set design and choreography to singing and acting.   “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… Saturday, April 27 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… Applications for the next round of OER grants are set to open on Monday, Oct. 6, for courses in 2026. All …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks