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Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… Art Hop. As her capstone experience, Bailey and has been responsible for organizing community outreach and … pride and self-expression for wheelchair users while benefiting Western Michigan University's disability services will be on display during Kalamazoo's Art Hop Friday through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

First Lady Snyder to visit WMU, highlight campus assualt prevention initiative

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… Snyder will speak at 7 p.m. in 1920 Sangren Hall. She will be joined by Dr. Rebecca Campbell , neurobiological trauma response expert and professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28113

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

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… Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race Submitted by … up in drug-riddled, inner city Baltimore and went on to become a famous author and national correspondent is … is considered one of the most original and perceptive African American voices in modern times. He has written on how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

New WMU Web presence ready for rollout

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… "Visitors to the site will immediately notice significant changes to the look and feel, but we've changed a lot more than just the aesthetics," says Dan Lobelle , director of electronic communication who has led … change for the WMU website since 2012, although significant changes to Web management and organization have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25718

WMU board adopts new campuswide policy changes

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… in January. After a five-month comment period in which members of the campus community provided input, the policy was … and ensuring campus safety and is characterized by a number of best practices in the area. They include: An investigative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25472

Student honored for leadership, service

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… honored for leadership, service Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bere KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University junior David Bere of Kalamazoo has been honored by a national organization as a promising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … their Dec. 18 meeting. Grants for research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… A world-renowned performer and composer for solo, chamber and orchestral works, Curtis-Smith was at 38, the … from organizations around the globe. They included: a Guggenheim Fellowship, an award from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… over all other fundraising activities. She also will be responsible for alumni engagement activities, as well as … and other academic leadership. I feel honored that I've been asked to join such an excellent group." DeVries says … campaign in the future. Prior positions Prior to being tapped by WMU, DeVries led all fundraising and alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups

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… student award KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A master's degree candidate at Western Michigan University is one of only … WMU's University Recreation department from Bad Axe, will be presented with the honor Sunday, March 4, by the NIRSA: … expects to graduate in April. She also received the 2017 Robert W. England-MIRSA Outstanding Student Award in November …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587