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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

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

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

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

WMU, WMU Cooley ink new agreements as Kalamazoo law classes begin

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… WMU Cooley Law School officials met in Kalamazoo Jan. 19 to sign a series of new agreements that will continue the … are already enabling the delivery this semester of two upper-level law classes on the WMU campus in Kalamazoo. … being developed, along with a series of new initiatives triggered by the affiliation the two schools launched in August …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29804

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… Main Campus are getting a facelift. Fencing is currently up around central campus areas for sidewalk paving and renovation. A central open space redesign was put in motion late last year, drawing input from … thoroughfare between Haenicke and Sangren Halls. The new design aims to be more accessible, welcoming and sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Public welcome to sing together at WMU’s Summer Sing

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… for experienced choral singers to keep their chops up during the summer months. Registration begins at … 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Dalton Center with a suggested donation of $5.  Bring a friend and a score—or … $5.  The singing begins at 7 p.m. with a brief warm-up and rehearsal, followed by a short break. A full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32771

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success in our field."  That success is evident as Le … with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a job already lined up as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson Methodist … Dr. Maria Roche-Dean , assistant professor of nursing, suggested he focus on the Burmese population because of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401