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Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… the results here . YPSILANTI, Mich.— Ryan Taylor's career isn't exactly as he'd mapped it out before college. … mentioned things like technology and science, and he said, 'What about geography?'" says Taylor, who admittedly didn't … and private defense companies. The technology is similar to what he used in a funded research project he was involved in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

Dates set for campuswide bystander intervention training

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… of people present during an emergency, the less likely it is that any will actually intervene. More than 500 Western … Heroes have already been trained. To become part of this bystander intervention movement, students as well as … step in and help • Obtain the education necessary to know what to do • Step up and make a difference The program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2340

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the nation to … Magic, you get to see little miracles every day, and that’s what’s so unique about it,” she says. The WMU chapter began … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future Submitted by … to students and offering mobile Wi-Fi in some areas. What to do with the technology made available, however, was … blocks for everything else we do right now,” says Hinga, suggesting districts put more emphasis on making digital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on … a culture," says Jackie Chavarria , LSA secretary. "What I hope the Western community takes away from Hispanic … That's just the start; look more into our work ethic, what we believe in, what we do around the community," adds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western … into my art for six months during lockdown and created what I consider to be some of my best work. I have been … of green push against the decay. The scene is split by a jagged, torn skylight where windows once framed the sky. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

Iktus Percussion to kick off Wednesday evening concert series

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… Recital Hall. Each event will start with a pre-concert discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson at 7 p.m. Iktus … will perform the music of American composer and artist John Cage in celebration of the John Cage centennial. … "Second Construction," "Amores," "Six Melodies" and "But what about the noise of crumpling paper." Learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1425

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of talks during the fall 2025   … This play offers a poignant look at one family’s struggle with the question: "When is it time for an elderly … in relation to the perennial philosophical question of what it means to be human. It is co-sponsored by the …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book … at WMU. "How are we as an institution thinking about what that means for us and who we are? Those are the kind of … "It helps to contextualize the drive and counsel that Reggie gave during the time he was my teacher." "Spiral: Up & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success in health goals

Haworth College of Business

… countless messages promoting weight loss plans, exercise programs and more. Despite the prevalence of … find ourselves falling short or giving up altogether. But what if you could harness the power of social media … completed by Song and Xu uncovered important data about what factors contribute to or impede users’ success when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74530