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Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala
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… perform at the annual Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up with interactive media specialist Kevin Abbott , who runs … says. Introducing a virtual dance space, however, opened up a new dimension of possibility. "It ended up being one of the coolest collaborations I've ever done. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239
Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western
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… and the University's Multicultural Meet and Greet. "The upcoming events are a great way to appreciate a culture and … of their heritage—to join and share their culture. The group both aims to raise awareness of the Latin and Hispanic communities at Western and provide supportive social, academic and cultural programming for its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230
Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus
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… detailing work on the site. Turner, right, talks with his supervisor at the student center construction site. "Whatever … and see the building and remember what it was like going up—that will be cool." The valuable on-the-job experience … tasks, I think I've decided I want to go the construction superintendent route because that's more in-the-field …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057
Children's Place receives grant to support student-parents
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… Children's Place receives grant to support student-parents Submitted by Deanne Puca on … including academic resources, parenting education, social support activities and staff professional development … child-care tuition discount under the grant program. Up to half of the spaces in each of the three classrooms …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43438
WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement
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… Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement . NSLVE is the signature initiative of the Institute for Democracy in … relations. "The WeVote initiative—a non-partisan group up of students, faculty and staff—spent countless … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808
WMU to mark 20 years since 9/11 attacks with silent climb at Waldo Stadium
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… difficulty: Mini climb is 1,113 steps, counting steps both up and down. Medium climb is 2,226 steps, counting steps both up and down. Full climb is 2,226 steps, counting only steps up. Sara and Anthony Helms after completing the silent climb …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65246
WMU celebrates opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center
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… enhance economic development, strengthen communities and support their residents." A variety of entities and people … This new offshoot, which crews began work on in 2019, is designed to continue the success story of Western's first BTR … detection programs, cancer education and a full array of support services among other amenities. "The Board of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65768
Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need
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… and a world of possibility in front of him. "I grew up in an underprivileged area in Guatemala where education … Program for non-English speakers—a year-long course designed to teach language and other basic skills necessary to … that way most at Western Michigan University, and the biggest reason was the Foundation Scholarship." The Foundation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871
Faculty, staff and students invited to a night at the ball park
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… 300 child ticket requests from staff and faculty, with up to two child tickets available for each adult ticket … part of the Northwoods League and the team roster is made up of talented college athletes, including two Broncos, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16139
Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign
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… Beal , now a cornerback for the New York Giants, is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association in its effort to end … love to be that voice and be out there showing that I’m supporting beating this disease." The "#ENDALZ" photo … to raise awareness and funds to end the disease. Beal grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he watched his mother …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687