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WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… hands-on experience in combating the opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities across Michigan. The $1.35 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support the Michigan Youth Prevention and … practices that can make a difference in the communities struggling with opioid use and substance use disorders …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

Award-winning jazz saxophonist and his quartet to give performance

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… Award-winning jazz saxophonist and his quartet to give performance Submitted by Anonymous (not … Wilson (Photo by John Abbott) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson and his quartet Wilsonian's Grain will give …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22460

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered to vote participated in elections at a slightly … to 31.5% in the 2018 midterm election among students registered to vote. This and other findings were revealed as … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows

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… in 13 countries selected for the program, which is designed to empower students to become agents of change … of the future. Fellows, sponsored by faculty and administrators as individuals or teams of students, are selected … Prater , an aerospace engineering major from Jackson Aisha Thaj , a product design major from Portage Cate Troost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56492

Talk focuses on workforce diversity

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… University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and successes of the … Trimpe Building. Refreshments will be provided. The establishment of a diverse workforce is often marketed as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19521

Enjoy live music Wednesdays downtown

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on North Kalamazoo Mall KALAMAZOO—Visit downtown Kalamazoo each Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. … Big Boss Blues Aug. 20 , Flypaper, South Kalamazoo Mall Admission is $1 and will benefit community charity events managed by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16364

Nation’s leading paper engineering researcher awarded endowed professorship

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… by Erin Flynn on Dr. Kecheng Li was presented with his professorship by Dr. Steven Butt, left, dean of the … Endowed Professorship during the spring 2023 semester. This distinguished award recognizes Li’s many contributions to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71791

Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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… 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Auditorium on Sunday, April 21 , starting at 4 p.m. This vibrant event, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, promises a diverse showcase of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138

WMU to host regional College Band Directors National Association conference

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… Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. The event is free and open to the public. Conference performances Two … feature recent works by Joan Tower, Roshanne Etezady and Kristin Kuster, as well as classics by Gustav Holst and Percy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45247

Giving Day at Western set for Wednesday, April 14

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s fourth  Giving Day  is set for Wednesday, April 14 . Sponsored by WMU's Office … and future students. Last WMU Giving Day, 2,190 donors raised $1,555,417 for causes that impacted every area of … arts, scholarships and more at WMU. Those interested can visit  WMUalumni.org/GivingDay  to make a gift on Wednesday, …

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