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Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament

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… Dodgeball Club in fall 2017. "To go from a baby club with four members to a competitive club that is able to host … people, and often the better parts of the day are when you run into a fellow member on campus." The team benefits … for life traveling the country to play the game. "If you can conquer your fear of a rubber ball flying at you at high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740

Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Supply chain worries are on the minds of many Americans as they prepare for the holidays, and businesses are … Haworth College of Business are saying to expect as you hit the stores, fill your virtual shopping cart and look … season and beyond. "We are going into the holiday season with a very high possibility of product shortages in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… is following his passions for numbers and baseball. With the support of the Haworth College of Business, Thelen … personable as one of my greatest strengths. The only way you can grow is by trying something new.” For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

Tickets on sale for 'The Lion King' at Miller Auditorium

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… at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dashaun Young is Simba in the musical "The Lion King." (Photo … Tim Rice's music from "The Lion King" animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44109

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and South Korea, others continued.  New Zealand, the Dominican Republic, China and Malaysia, more went on to say.   … the windows of the Student Center.   Don’t lose contact with loved ones at home, the dean continued. Challenge yourself. Don’t be complacent or get too comfortable. Stay …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness

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… this difficult time is really important," she says. "Stress can affect our brains, and the rest of the body feels it. … and physical activity can help keep us grounded. If your body feels good, so does your mind. A little movement … positive." Jackson focuses on meditation during her class. With SRC services physically offline, the staff is getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… of their lives and future. A 2019 survey found 60% of young people nationwide feel anxious about the future and … yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any Michigan public … and opportunities included in the platform. Brody says she can already see the benefits. "I think it would help me push …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

W Magazine

… about how to properly care for plants. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you’ve ever searched online to find out why the leaves on … @theplantprodigy, Soule started sharing his obsession with house plants on TikTok in 2020, posting videos about … with plants,” he notes.  Outside of class, Soule often can be found wandering around campus with his phone, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… fabrication will potentially increase energy density without sacrificing battery life. Lithium-ion batteries, … important research,” says Wu. “Also, I am excited that we can have more students at WMU involved in our research on lithium-ion batteries. As you know, lithium-ion batteries could store significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can quietly and rationally talk about these things." A … state,” Siebert says. “They were in continual conflict with each other. So the critical theory grew out of this … waiting for the gas chambers.” As a member of the Catholic youth movement, Siebert spoke against fascism but was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179