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Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… and the Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running … is entering his third year at Western and just wrapped up his second summer steering the ship at  Unity Theatre … kids," he says. "The professors at Western are amazing and supportive and encouraging—everything that I want to be as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

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

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

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… Hill will be razed, allowing the space those structures occupy to be opened up for campus green space and parking for the new alumni center. Community support was appreciated More than a year ago, WMU announced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

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… investors in New York before the pandemic inserted an abrupt intermission. "When the reading was canceled, David and … , the pair quickly had dozens of Broadway stars lining up to participate—performers like Charl Brown of "Motown the … years ago before all this hit, because the lyrics line up so perfect.y with what we're all feeling in some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… all of the seed flats out of the cooler. The embryos ‘woke up’ and there was no turning back,” says Jackson, who has … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated … native elements in there that are both attractive from a design element but also have a good ecological component?" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… self-watering planters. "The carpet helps bring the water up from the bottom to the soil," says David Prellwitz , a … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of … Office for Sustainability, noting that the grant program supports innovation and new ideas that often become new norms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

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

WMU seeking volunteers for Color Run 5K race

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… check-in and to greet runners. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. , to rev up the crowd, toss color and hand out water. Noon to 4 p.m . for race-day cleanup. For more information , contact Chris Voss at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45840