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Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's fall semester formally begins at 8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Department of Teaching, Learning and Education at Western Michigan University. As some do with other taboo topics of … conversation a step further and talk about anti-bias. She suggests resources for parents such as the conscious kid , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

In Memoriam, fall 2023

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… (Norris) Trask , BS ‘75, March 29, 2023, Arlington, TX Peggy Lee Webb, BBA ‘76, June 25, 2023, Indianapolis, IN … Grandville, MI Martin Ray Ulferts , BS ‘93, June 29, 2023, Michigan City, IN Brian Dee Johnson , MA ‘96, Aug. 7, 2023, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… Jailene Rodas-Sandoval, Alyson Johnson, Bethany Driggers, Cody Gibbs, Destiny Miskey and Sydney Grenier. … But on this night, a group of guest musicians from Western Michigan University steals the show. "I almost cried at the … group through the Center for Disability Services. "The biggest joy we get is seeing her with her mentors and enjoying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… Center, he's been whipping up culinary creations at Western Michigan University for 12 years now. Rob Powers labels food … up with the Invisible Need Project to give students struggling with food insecurity new freshly prepared meal … Need co-chair. "Yet, we are seeing so many students who struggle with food insecurity, housing insecurity, unexpected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

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… am today," says Chris Mattix , a history major from Bangor, Michigan. "A lot of the time, college makes you feel like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56242

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

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… for students with vision impairments at the annual Michigan Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model … more to this project than bolstering her resume. “The biggest joy that I’ve gotten out of this project is knowing it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

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… 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … future ended with some extra green for several Western Michigan University students. The interdisciplinary team of … and in some cases, it led to transformative results. "My biggest takeaway is that there is a large group of people that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony Awards are honoring Western Michigan University alumna Marin Mazzie with a special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… serve as launch pads for future careers, but a Western Michigan University student took that literally. "My … to blast off into deep space. "It's supposed to be bigger than the Saturn V, which is the rocket that took astronauts to the moon. That's the biggest rocket that's ever been used, and this is supposed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872