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WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service

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… top staff members for outstanding service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Four staff members … University will receive WMU's Annual Make a Difference Award for 2012-13. The award is the highest honor the University bestows …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laila Stein has a number of opportunities … me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice major. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

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… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Siri maps out your spring … you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… launch program for visually impaired patrons Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater … "Sometimes you need to know that the villain is watching from above, because it changes the story, and you … takes notes during a dress rehearsal of "Madagascar—A Musical Adventure JR." at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.  The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

WMU celebrates opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center

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… Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU President Edward Montgomery and Peter Bergmann, president of Ascension … at Western's newly complete BTR Park North. WMU President Edward Montgomery celebrates the opening of the BTR Park North …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65768

Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company

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… for career to take flight with aerospace company Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj will graduate Saturday, May 1, … senior thesis project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured … characters born with wings. She would let her mind wander looking out the window on long flights to see her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953

'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits

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… students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … "Choir for Good" virtual concert weaves together music and social justice—an effort to give back while also … the pandemic started, everybody wondered if choral music was still going to be possible. And a lot of choral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487

WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship

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… WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship Submitted by Erin Flynn … has a shot at its first-ever national title. Powering their way to the Mid-American Conference Sevens Championship with … at the USA Rugby College Sevens National Championship.  "I was talking to everyone before the game and just saying, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484

Three diversity and inclusion VP candidates to visit campus

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… and inclusion VP candidates to visit campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three final … Counseling Center and as an HIV counselor at the Whitman-Walker Clinic in Washington, D.C. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47578

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

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… graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mark … experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world.  Mark … to come.  “I loved the philosophy department while I was at Western and got a lot out of it,” says Rochon. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151