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Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… I was supposed to graduate," recalls Wiley. "So I kind of changed my plans." Accepting the scholarship meant Wiley … left and then hit the ground running in Brazil with a month of intense language courses through the University Studies … Park Boren applicants have to demonstrate how their area of study relates back to national security. Wiley focused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… research and creative activities grant to support the study of Greater China by Western Michigan University faculty … recipients will be announced March 4. The grants are being offered by WMU's Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies. … Proposals will be evaluated by the Light Center board of advisors. Proposal criteria Quality of proposal. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29616

International Contemporary Ensemble to perform on campus

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… presented by the Bullock Performance Institute and is part of the New Sounds Festival. The performance will be preceded … by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5694

Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation

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… Mich.—A company started by a Western Michigan University professor and his students is receiving statewide recognition. SafeSense Technologies LLC was one of just 12 companies named a 2019 SmartZone Best Small … early stage emerging companies can succeed with the help of the Michigan Small Business Development Center tech team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495

WMU lacrosse team goes viral with rock, paper, scissors video

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… lacrosse game canceled by lightning? Rock, paper scissors, of course. A video of the Western Michigan University lacrosse team settling its canceled match with the University of Dayton has gone viral, with some 423,000 views. The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35427

Two campus performances set for Tony award-winning musical 'Once'

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Once" features the music of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Once," winner of eight 2012 Tony awards including Best Musical, is coming … features the Academy Award-winning music and lyrics of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová and is based on a book …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29797

Giving Day at Western set for Wednesday, April 14

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…  is set for Wednesday, April 14 . Sponsored by WMU's Office of University Advancement, the one-day event unites all … raised $1,555,417 for causes that impacted every area of campus, such as securing funds for degree completion for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63942

Many WMU offices closed for Independence Day

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… Many WMU offices closed for Independence Day Submitted by Anonymous … and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, July 4 , in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Summer classes will not meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33269

Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships

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… textbooks and supplies. Thanks to the generous support of WMU emeriti, a total of $10,000 was awarded. Representatives from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships selected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37793

WMU student team places third in supply chain challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Patterson, Tirtadihardia, Wagner KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of Western Michigan University integrated supply management … Wisconsin were WMU undergraduate students Erika Campbell , of Brownstone Township; Courtney Patterson , of Romulus; and Christopher Tirtadihardja , from Indonesia. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36430