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WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

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… WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, 384-page book has garnered attention from … for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 6 and Sept. 5, in Waldo Library's Meader Rare Book Room. To register for one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… events we have done in the past have been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best thing and potatoes are one of the most … that she received as part of the event management program set her up for her current role. As a student she had the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… Saturday, Dec. 14 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

Miller Auditorium presents 'Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man'

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The three performances are set for April 22-23. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Sex Tips for Straight … . Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com The play is set at a local university auditorium where the English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31770

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences is set to undergo an exciting change following the Board of … Sustainability , with Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the founding director. This new school will combine … into a single school is an exciting, faculty-driven step toward enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Nicole Blankenship is gearing up for a career that is always evolving.   Blankenship, set to graduate in the fall of 2026, arrived at Western … of her mind. The design aspect of engineering technology was an intriguing concept to Blankenship, and when …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

Broncos on the beat: WMU Cold Case Program grads are building their careers around public service

W Magazine

… stands next to her patrol car. “I knew how important it was to be detailed in my reports and take holistic … She isn’t the only graduate of the program who feels that way. “The Cold Case Program set me up for success in my current job because it …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-on-beat-cold-case-program-grads-michigan-state-police-careers

WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards

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… WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aittama … Western Michigan University students recently won STAR Awards for their volunteer efforts. The 32nd annual Sharing … STAR Awards This year's STAR Award nominees gave a combined total of nearly 20,000 hours of service in 2016, according …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986

Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… executive director honored with statewide evaluation award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Left to right are MAE … Mich.—The Michigan Association for Evaluation (MAE) awarded Dr. Lori Wingate , executive director of The … tradition. As part of the AEA president’s annual visit, we set aside time and space for them to meet with MAE board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… have seen myself going anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit for me; it's exactly what I needed." … with Western since his first visit to campus. "Western was the first school that I toured, and I absolutely loved … says. "In the nursing program, I really feel like they've set me up to be successful. And I've never felt alone; I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474