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Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… accepted for a research and creative activities grant to support the study of Greater China by Western Michigan … members. The deadline for submitting proposals, valued at up to $3,000 each, is Friday, Feb. 7 . All board-appointed, … to conduct the research overseas Consumable research supplies Subject or participant fees Other direct costs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12235

Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… Myer, Virginia. "This is the Army Band's home. It's built up on a hill and you overlook Arlington National Cemetery," … align="left"] [/caption] "No other school could really live up to the sense of community that he's developed in his … find at other top conservatories." O'Connell, who grew up in Midland, Michigan, was also impressed by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182

Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force

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… education in location, education in candidates." The group, which will meet three times this fall, is also exploring … of the many men and women across the state who have stepped up to lead and inform our office on how to best engage … Jocelyn Benson. Johnson plans to reach out to various groups on campus to talk about programs already in place to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55833

Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU

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… Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU Submitted by … accustomed to the bustle of Midtown Manhattan. A graphic designer at GHD Partners, the Western Michigan University … dove into the program headfirst, taking advantage of the support from the tight-knit graphic design department. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683

One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge

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… the friendly CMU vs. WMU challenge, and WMU hopes to keep up its three consecutive years of dominance in the … to a Michigan blood drive during 2016. Everyone who shows up to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408

From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship

College of Arts and Sciences

… writing classes in college. I was spending more time up there visiting and thinking about my family history … program in creative writing and eventually a spot opened up for me. After U.C. Davis, I wanted to continue to learn … in the process and the application was still open. I ended up getting to work with the brilliant writer Jaimy Gordon , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670

Free flu shots available to limited number of students

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… funding from the nationwide Alana's Foundation to pick up the tab. The foundation was created by the family of a … and affordable vaccination options, and provides support for families that have lost a child. Timing is … after students return from break. Because it can take up to two weeks for immunization to reach full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29003

WMU celebrates poetry in April

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… Lounge. Tuesday, April 7 University Chorale, multi song pop-up sing, 11 a.m., Waldo Library Atrium. Poetry study break, dadaist poetry, cut up poetry, 2 to 4 p.m., first floor, Waldo Library. … work, 3 to 5 p.m., first floor, Waldo Library. Poetry pop up, Danielle Snow reading, 11 a.m., Maybee Music and Dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22792

Office of Research and Innovation launches Bronco Innovators Challenge

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… not only pitch the next big innovation but also land the support—from funding to workshops and mentors—to see their … come with ideas will get five minutes to pitch to the group. A networking and matching session will follow where … real-world, resume-building experiences that will set them up for career success, and this challenge creates another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70230

Accountancy student receives $10,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… first generation of my family to go to college and growing up in a less-privileged community has posed financial and … Program and the Department of Accountancy at WMU for supporting me in my higher education.” The PCAOB Scholarship … as high ethical standards. New Student Orientation wrapped up its June sessions yesterday. Thanks to all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24655