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Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports
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… in that category. Some 29 new endowed scholarships were set up, many by alumni eager to "pay it forward" by offering current and future generations of students … Donald Berndt and Robert Nagler—and the late John Orr, who was an English professor. All of them had a profound impact …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241
Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention
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… Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year initiative funded by the … is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452
Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our … hopes to enter the growing senior care market with their customizable arm and hand wraps, which contain protective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392
Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production
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… such as costuming, dance and painting, have temporarily set aside silk, soubresaut instruction and canvas to make … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … myself, our associate professor of costume design, Kathyrn Wagner, and a handful of students make many of the costumes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953
WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014
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… Additional meeting dates for 2014 also are expected to be set at the Jan. 22 meeting. Other agenda items to be taken …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12714
Prospective students, families welcomed to fall open houses at WMU
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… are asked to pre-register online for the free Friday events set for Oct. 2, Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. … be provided during individual appointments that will be set up with an admissions counselor. Open house schedule and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27148
One Stop offers multiple student services in central location
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on One Stop will be set up in the Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As thousands … Registrar's Office. An informational table will be set up for Parent and Family Programs and the Sindecuse …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26136
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
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… WMU Board of Trustees as WMU's 10th president. Kavalhuna is set to join campus on July 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … for a leader to succeed WMU’s current president, Dr. Edward Montgomery , who retires on June 30 . As president of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV
W Magazine
… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … effects teams to ensure that the look is right for every set piece and critical moment. “I work with the special … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852
Annual student comedy competition coming up
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… annual Last Bronco Standing student comedy competition is set for 9 p.m. at the Little Theatre, and is sponsored by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22303