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Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… with a degree in pre-physician assistant, was an intern and now works at the center. Alexis Bailey helps a participant … shop supervisor for the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation , who cuts the varying sizes of foam board for the center at no charge. At the day program, successful engagement during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

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… the first 10 people who sign up. To sign up, email @email  no later than one week before the group's first meeting, … people learn to love serious reading in our age of technology? What can we learn about education and the ethics of … away from having the ability to produce road-ready autonomous vehicles. In September 2017, the U.S. House of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601

Alumnus Matt Giraud joins Gold Company's 40th-anniversary show

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… sound and style. This select ensemble, part of the innovative jazz studies program at WMU, maintains an active … Greg Jasperse , a WMU and Gold Company alumnus. A world-renowned composer, arranger, vocalist and pianist, Jasperse is no stranger to the stage or recording studio. His credits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44966

Sales students place second overall in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hughey and Bruno KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two Western Michigan … Competition. To earn the second-place spot, Marissa Bruno and Tyler Hughey , both sales and business marketing … built a marketing campaign for one of E & J Gallo's struggling wine brands and presented a plan to improve sales. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43518

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

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… Experience , are closed Saturday through Monday, Sept. 2-4. No campus tours will take place over the weekend. Bernhard … Monday, Sept. 2-4, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and … All other shops and services are closed. Information Technology Help Desk is closed Saturday through Monday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42182

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… Obreiter was the main staff member with historical knowledge of systems and procedures at the University. She … they enrolled in too many classes? Should they get married now or after graduation? She tried to teach them to have a … assistant for the Army ROTC program, Obreiter not only oversaw program management and its 150 cadets, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295

WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years

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… WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the WMU Cooley Innocence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. David Rudge KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative and recognized educator, Western Michigan … recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored during the Fall Award Celebration Friday, Sept. 29 . … his passion and determination to perfect his craft, I have no doubt that Dr. Rudge will continue to drive toward even …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… uses dialogue to break through barriers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … Taboo Topics in 2015 and currently serves as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Racial Equity Program officer.  Outsiders, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… to young people today: climate change. "I already see a notable difference in our environment from when I was a … tied to everything: politics, injustice, infrastructure, economics—climate change truly affects every aspect of our … sustainability and conservation of natural resources. "We know now that climate change is here, that the harms are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224