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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
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
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
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
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… to their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well. Good … Brown, who was the oldest of six children, "so the first couple of years of college were challenging to me. I wasn't … taking flight lessons. Students are required to triple-up as groups for the course and the two she paired with— …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my … with no more performances and a student with no more warm-ups, naps in the student lounge or improv jams with my … in April, found software which allowed her and her senior design project partner to control their lab computer remotely. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590
Sculpture celebrating Kalamazoo Promise to be unveiled
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… "Kalamazoo Promise: Who Benefits," is a collection of upraised hands. It has literal ties to the Promise and its … promoted the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship that covers up to 100 percent of college tuition and fees for graduates … five years, has served as the coordinator for academic support for Kalamazoo Promise recipients at WMU. Williams is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1601
Dining Services hosts special Feast of Nations dinner
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… the world. Menu items include assorted sushi, falafel, soupa seca de camarones y fideos, chicken satay, stifado, … and cash at the door. Students, faculty and staff can set up a Dining Dollars account online in advance. For more … Judy Gipper at @email or (269) 387-4844. Contact: Tonya Durlach March 19, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/262
Staff award winners to be celebrated at reception
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… Frazier, Facilities Management-building custodial and support services Nicole Kalmbach, Division of Student Affairs … and daily investment of energy and creativity. Up to 15 staff members may receive the award in each of two …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/307