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Festival provides chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture

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… the tradition of the Chinese Moon Festival, which is celebrated in China in mid-autumn. WMU's event was established to promote Chinese studies programs on campus and to … understanding about Chinese culture. "China Festival is a place for community members to explore Chinese and East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42972

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… recognized as one of the top in the nation Submitted by Chris Hybels on A student uses a sewing machine in the design … Michigan University's bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and design (FMD) became one of six programs in the … by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). TAPAC is the only accrediting body for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

Accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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… from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will arrive on Thursday, Dec. 21 , to examine all … Safety meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's 'best practice' standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73789

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… for health care professionals across the country. “My goal is to do as much as I can to help people in need,” says Ryan Barker , a Wisconsin high school senior. Both he and Michael Mills , who is set to graduate high school soon in Florida, are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg … would be blown right now.  The two-time Western alumnus is a senior spacecraft mechanical engineer at Rocket Lab, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Dear Mom,

Study Abroad

… Dear Mom, Alex Taylor Creative Writing English Non-WMU Program, Italy, Spring 2016   Dear Alex, I love … first time since I was 19, I want to fulfill my own dreams. Thanks for helping me figure that out. If you’re scared it’s … this lifetime differently but didn’t because of fear. My biggest aspiration is to not be one of those people. It’s now …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/07/taylordearmom

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Occupational Therapy

… Resources The Department of Occupational Therapy encourages visitors to explore the following occupational … Resources The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT)  is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal with a mission to publish high quality articles that focus on …

https://wmich.edu/ot/about/resources

Norman E. Slack Endowed Scholarship for Art Education

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Norman E. Slack Endowed Scholarship for Art Education This scholarship is offered to an outstanding art education major that demonstrates achievement in their discipline and shows artistic promise. The awards are made at …

https://wmich.edu/art/scholarships/apply/slack

6 to be inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

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… are represented in the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Class. This year's class also includes the first-ever women's soccer … induction ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo and also at halftime … fifth gymnast to be inducted and the first since Bonnie Boggiano in 2006. She is a three-year letterwinner, was named …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1170

Physical therapy program obtains accreditation, set to graduate first cohort

Physical Therapy

… program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. This notification, which was received Dec. 2, comes … outreach for the department. "For the 2022 cycle, we had upwards of 250 applications to go through. It's amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66451