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Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for Shaniya Tate . But it’s a far cry from … and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more … when I was small to get to where I needed to be. I respect what therapists do, and I would like to help others as I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Sales students place first at National Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… among students from 20 universities.  McKenna Farrell This year marks another stellar finish for the Haworth College … threw some curveballs that gave the students a glimpse of what they could encounter in a professional sales role.  … those around me, I really started to believe that sales is what I’m meant to do and that I was exactly where I needed …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/national-sales-challenge-farrell-tungate

Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

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… Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting … Mich.—Family is important to Jamilah Anthony . It's what fuels her drive to succeed and also what she's found in pursuing her passion at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508

Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus

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… Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Rock … "Can't Fight this Feeling," "Renegade" and "I Want To Know What Love Is." Learn more about "Rock of Ages" at … Gauthier at @email or (269) 387-2245. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 19, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/86

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… flatness.  “They have a saying that the town motto is ‘Levelland: Where you can watch your dog run away for two … and communication theory of human beings. “When and to what degree does it explain what we do with Siri or Alexa or … their hobbies are all activities that are notably unplugged.  Their oldest daughter, America, is currently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… in the Department of Comparative Religion for 54 years. "His life's work has been trying to bring people together and … considers Siebert a mentor. "He learned at a very early age what power was, what corruption was, what racism was." … "For him, it's not about him. It's about something much bigger." Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… to highlight energy-efficiency improvements Honeywell is currently making in more than 50 WMU facilities. The … commitment to sustainability has always revolved around what we can accomplish technically as well as what we can do by harnessing the power of a community made …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern Submitted by Erin … It's pretty great!" While she can't discuss details of what she has in the works, she's excited to be diving into … me tips and tricks of the trade," Dempster says. Much of what she's learned in the classroom over the past three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… between Western Michigan University and Gun Lake Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and … health, and suicide specifically, within Indian country, what we're doing is making a connection between that … the things that happened to you or your family. No matter what has happened, your life matters and is worth fighting …

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

Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

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… will speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. KALAMAZOO—A scientist with a seven-year track record of conducting research at U.S. facilities at the South Pole will visit Western Michigan University this week to share … the Automatic Geophysical Observatories. He will talk about what it is like to live and work with 63 other people in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604