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Do Dah Parade packed with silliness and fun for all

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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will goof-it-up using everything from animals, colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7172

Celebrate Bronco graduates at spring 2021 virtual commencement

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… friends of the graduates are invited to send a short stand-up tribute video with a few words of encouragement and … from the WMU Bookstore. GPA honor cords are available upon request. Learn more at  wmich.edu/commencement . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63528

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… Corporate Relations Network, which receives financial support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The network is made up of WMU and five other public Michigan schools that are … the Small Company Internship Award Program will provide up to $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954

Second class of students welcomed to Stryker School of Medicine

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… applicant pool of nearly 4,000. The class of 2019 is made up of 29 women and 31 men from 12 states, including 23 … medical studies. The medical school will eventually admit up to 84 students each year. The class of 2019 will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26142

Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament

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… at the Student Recreation Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Heads up! Hundreds of student-athletes from across the country … a terrific stress reliever," Broe says. "The club is made up of a lot of talented, friendly people, and often the … at you at high speeds, we are a club that looks to build up and better all of our members." "It doesn't matter who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a … tethers to guide them around the track. "The kids ended up getting left out of things that were kind of outside the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to supercharge ongoing lithium-ion battery research led by the … of the Department of Energy.  “This research is designed to also engage Western Michigan University students … batteries. As you know, lithium-ion batteries could store significant amount of energy from solar and wind power, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running

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… and culture that Western Michigan has; it sets you up for success." Her hard work could pay off soon; Niaz has … Niaz interned with Girls Club, an organization that uplifts women aspiring to break into the sports industry. … helped me feel closer to WMU," she says, adding, "It set me up to be very adaptable and work in different situations." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of legendary Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, she remembers, "I would … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western

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… on their boat. Evangelista gives her teammates a thumbs up after a successful ski around the lake. Owen Housecamp … there and try to meet people,'" says Evangelista, who grew up in South Lyon, Michigan. "I went online and started … after that first time out on the boat. I remember getting up on two skis for the first time and nothing could beat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739