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First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… to expand global learning opportunities for kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on The first cohort of the Global Engagement … because I love other cultures, I love to travel and I've always wanted to see the world. And Western's given me a great … have that opportunity," says Owen Kilpatrick , a music education and saxophone performance student from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Dining Services brings Southeast Asia-inspired cuisine to campus

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… brings Southeast Asia-inspired cuisine to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dishes will be prepared using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14629

Shirley Van Hoeven obituary

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… Shirley Van Hoeven obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shirley Van Hoeven Dr. … result of injuries sustained in a car accident Sept. 5. She was 79. Van Hoeven and her husband, the Rev. Donald Van Hoeven, were hit by a car going the wrong way on I-96 near Grand Rapids. The couple had been splitting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18512

Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive

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… dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A longtime … the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson Healthcare. She was rushed there after being found in the pool at the Maple Street facility where she regularly swam. She was 65. Visitation information will be announced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987

Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'

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… audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dance students rehearse on the steps in front of Waldo Library  for "In-site/Outside." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Art … Oct. 10 . "The audience can expect to see dance in a way they may not have seen before," says Megan Slayter , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65864

Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals

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… Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on PhD … at Western for measuring PFAS in foams at the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They’re in food … nonstick cooking equipment, carpet and leather treatments, water-resistant clothing and cosmetics; per- and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Granderson will visit WMU this week as … news topics, including the death of an unarmed teenager who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri — the … Sciences also is honoring him with an alumni achievement award .   The journalist is among CNN's go-to pundits and has …

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

Summit set for supervisors of student workers

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… Summit set for supervisors of student workers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Student employee Sara Rokicki … will be revealed about the online training program geared toward student employees that will go live in January. To …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8277

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… college celebration at White House Submitted by Erin Flynn on Joana Zuniga, left, and Noemí Méndez, … right, got a special, behind-the-scenes tour of Washington, D.C. thanks to alumna Julie Shroyer, B.S.W.'87, … calls visiting the White House "a 'wow' moment." "Going to Washington to meet a senator, legislators and other leaders; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo

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… architectural tours of central Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stroh KALAMAZOO—A six-year … last publication of a Kalamazoo-related book in 2001." If walking, each tour can be completed in 45 minutes to two hours, depending on how many stops are made along the way for shopping and refreshments. All of the tours are an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12737