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‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tsai Hsi Hung teaches a dance class at … keep the audience on their toes as much as the dancers. "I want the audience to be surprised. The music and movement together have a very nice build, and it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises

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… and nation during capstone training exercises Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cadet Cyle Dyer negotiates a balance beam … Ness received the Military Officer Association of America Award. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) Cadet Logan Tolan was the Commander of Troops for the 9th Regiment. (Photo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

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… extra level of protection against COVID-19 Submitted by Erin Flynn on D. Lai Hsien-yung demonstrates how his … while performing an intubation. Dr. Lai Hsien-yung , a Taiwanese doctor, invented the device to help medical workers … escalating so quickly. "I have four children, and I was suddenly teaching from home, so I didn't have a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

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… up to support transition to distance education Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lucinda Stinson teaches a class via WebEx … her classroom. The change seemed daunting at first. "There was a wide range of emotions, running from fear to … center to learn about using WebEx. She says the staff there walked her through the steps and she was able to pick things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

Counseling Services helping students cope with pandemic-related anxiety, stress

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… cope with pandemic-related anxiety, stress Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Counseling Services Director Brian Fuller, Ph.D., LLP He wants to reassure WMU students that Counseling Services is … maintain a regular sleep schedule. Try to go to sleep and wake up at roughly the same times. Develop and maintain a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58671

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … on campus. We were met with some of the most bizarre music I’d ever heard. It was really fun, and I set some of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

Services, programs at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month

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… at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on A group of students talks at Kalamazoo … from being who you are and simultaneously be who you were always meant to be," says Western Michigan University student  … Pride. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a clash with police at a New York bar seen as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53968

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… to launch employee engagement survey Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in 2012, and the time is right for us to conduct another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary

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… Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Constance S. Weaver Dr. Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver , professor emerita of English at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48035

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of outstanding … Ellen Breakfield-Glick , Irving S. Gilmore School of Music Charles Bruce , Department of Family and Consumer … of Electrical and Computer Engineering Megan Grunert-Kowalske , Department of Chemistry LuMarie Guth , University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883