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Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Turning around attendance, Western … "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase which would be me taking them for food, games … says Baznik. "It's a 14% increase and it shows that there's significant growth." Additionally, the feedback received …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement

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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis … plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before each ceremony. Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076

Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series

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… , in Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium. His presentation, free and open to the public, is titled "Inside the Tobacco … pitted an ordinary man against the tobacco industry and dragged two people into the fight of their lives after Wigand's … by his former company, Wigand formed the foundation Smoke-Free Kids. Today Wigand conducts interactive educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713

WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement

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… beginning Friday, April 29. Eligible students may receive up to two additional tickets, if available. Student photo … and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before each ceremony. Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… of this year's celebration, which includes events that are free and open to the public. Major MLK events Wednesday, … 5 p.m., Linden Grove Middle School. Reading competition designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote … workshops. Mental health agency booths will be set up allowing participants to view the booths, talk with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis … plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before each ceremony. Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees in December

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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis … plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before each ceremony. Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20465

WMU to host regional College Band Directors National Association conference

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… Mich.—The University Symphonic Band will perform a free preview concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 , in Western … University's Miller Auditorium in anticipation of the upcoming College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. The event is free and open to the public. Conference performances Two WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45247

University Symphonic Band opens season with new works

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… Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Conducted by Robert Spradling, … Ryan George and WMU Assistant Professor Christopher Biggs, as well as repertoire standards by Percy Grainger and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2227

WMU to confer 1,336 degrees during summer commencement

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… and each participating student was eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. Tickets will be available for pickup at the WMU Bookstore Shops Textbook Alley location on the … plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before each ceremony. Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16785