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Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on A camper cheers as his team competes on stage in WMU's state-of-the-art esports … Western Michigan University is giving kids a glimpse at what a future in professional gaming could look like. WMU … setup. It reminds me of a bunch of the esports leagues and what actually goes on during them," says 16-year-old Zaire …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of three new 10-day, faculty-led courses that take place this August, before classes begin, and may satisfy a general education requirement. The deadline for incoming freshmen to apply is Sunday, May 6 .  Faculty-led programs are hosted and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… effort Submitted by Erin Flynn on Abondance Kibadi is learning to use his new hearing aids. They were made … helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying … that his condition was diagnosed. "I was not able to hear what (my CELCIS instructor) was saying in class, and face …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University senior, Logan Burgos , is chasing his dreams. The marketing major from Homer Glen, Illinois, is … through a typical game day. “Seeing the ins and outs of what it takes to be successful in game presentation set the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Miller Auditorium announces 2012-13 Broadway series

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… Broadway in West Michigan Series lineup. Taking the stage this year will be "West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "Hair" … the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for what USA Today called "the most complete--and completely … office records and sold out in record time. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 25, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/359

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… in food and consumer package goods and will explore this year's conference theme, "An Industry in Transformation." … from Amazon Prime, Shoprite, Smucker's, Meijer, the Kellogg Co. and Kroger. Bill McDermott , CEO of SAP and … an organization—all with a different set of expectations of what a great place to work means—affects culture, hiring, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Denise Champion , Lisah Crall, Andrew Francisco and Scott … comfortable in approaching him with questions or suggestions,” writes his colleagues. Scott Hennessy Scott … adding “As a supervisor, he annually checks in to see what his employees enjoy most about the job and make time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… course to enhance collaboration skills Submitted by Chris Hybels on TRIO FESP students, left to right, Chloe … prepares to walk across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty … to challenge yourself and that often you will not know what you can truly accomplish until you at least try. You …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus

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… Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus Submitted by Anonymous … become ground zero in the fight against global warming this week when a famous activist in the battle against … environmental and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know and do about it. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071

WMU closed Monday, Jan. 28, due to severe weather

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… and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed effective noon Monday, Jan. 28 , due to severe … be open until 3 p.m. today. The cutoff for appointments is 2:30 p.m. There will be no charge for canceled or no-show … others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51332