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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western
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… current Epsilon Xi chapter vice president, charter member Douglas Smith and Dr. William Pickard. Back row: Max … is currently on display at the Venice Biennale, a historic show sometimes likened to the Olympics of the art world. His … on campus in 2012. "I had just published a book about my work … and gave it to him to read, and he fell in love with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476
Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health
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… the relationship between technology and wellness. Virtual workout apps, telehealth visits and distance education are … in positive behaviors and effectively using the technology, however, can be difficult. That's where Dr. Robert Bensley … passionate about." "It's a ton of fun because we've never done anything like this before," adds Bensley, coordinator …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… have passed with flying colors. "I think that they have done a great job with getting their classes online, and now … more challenging. But my professors have lots of ideas on how to make it work." Grace Dybing Dybing, who graduated in April, found …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590
Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship
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… proximity to all these changes," she says. "I want to know how it impacts their real lives." By mid-April, fellows are … writers' understanding of the divisions in America. Their work will become eligible for distribution by the National … and submitting a 300-word essay about what she would do with the opportunity. "I didn't really expect to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225
Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center
WMU Student Center
… inspired by the poem "I am Here" by Japanese poet Michio Mado. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a … depictions of people moving through shared spaces. Ori’s works possess an urban and modern feel, which the selection … that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might appear. According to the artist, this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374
Mindfulness and the long road to stroke recovery
College of Health and Human Services
… it as a nonlinear, ongoing process. She highlights how mindfulness has helped her cope with grief, foster …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/06/lori-gray-stroke-recovery
Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU
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… campus, is a weeklong, intensive summer program filled with workshops, master classes, collaborations and lectures. … opportunity for collaborating performers and composers to showcase their work. "You might have a piece with a saxophone … microphones on it and a computer that has live electronics doing different kinds of processing," Biggs says. "Right …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151
Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage
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… innovation, participating in research opportunities and networking with leading companies and innovators in the field. … leaders selected to helm a regional project for this DOE grant, Western will lead a multidisciplinary cohort in … and we have other folks that are looking at the risks and how we mitigate and manage those risks. So it's a really …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage
Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation
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… in the nation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mike Caliendo is a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, known … I do, I do it to the best of my ability. And I think hard work pays off eventually." All 13 Campbell Trophy finalists … than one passion in your life, and he did a great job of showing that." Caliendo is a leader on the field. A 2020 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104
First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids
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… they were exposed to individually and as a cohort, how they learn to be flexible and adaptable and how this … different cultures, which is not something I got to do a lot of previously," says Kara VanderKamp , of … culture, from clips of traditional music to books and artwork. "From a social studies perspective, we're preparing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108