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The Western Activist, a 1960s alternative student newspaper, now available online
University Libraries
… racial inequality and the Vietnam War. At Western Michigan University, one way this activism emerged on campus … of original copies of The Western Activist. “We don’t believe we have every issue created, but we do have a good … The online archive of The Western Activist allows members of the public to review and edit transcripts of the …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/01/impact-report-western-activist
Honors organization recognized with national award
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… Honors organization recognized with national award Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's Alpha Lambda Delta national … of the national honor society Alpha Lambda Delta has again been awarded the annual Maintaining the Flame Award from the national organization for exceptionally active membership and dedication to community service. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972
Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program
Haworth College of Business
… to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Determining that Power Business Intelligence was the best format for this, Dohm set out to learn the intricacies … instances, the hands-on learning of the internship came before the classroom experience. That provided me with an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490
Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary
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… Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rita "Claire" Callan … Callan , a former Western Michigan University faculty member and department chair, died Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. She … of Occupational Therapy from 1985 to 1989. Prior to being appointed to that position, she had coordinated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965
Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim
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… to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Helping a health … hallway desks for specialists to reduce down-time between patients. Geyer also developed a programming code to … but we were still able to figure out how those tools can be implemented into the medical field. So it was a great …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515
Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography
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… Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Homer Stryker was an orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best known for his inventions, which revolutionized … hospital staff. Inventions The Walking Heel Dr. Stryker’s best-known inventions include the Wedge Turning Frame, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108
WMU is new Delta partner for training aircraft maintenance personnel
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… partner for training aircraft maintenance personnel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Aviation has been chosen by Delta Air Lines to be part of a select network of schools around the nation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40017
WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter
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… WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … tools to maximize their college experience. Focused on well-being—emotional and physical, career and academic— YOU at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074
San Diego State scholar to address piecemeal immigration in Sichel talk
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… San Diego State scholar to address piecemeal immigration in Sichel talk Submitted by Anonymous (not … April 5 , in 2028 Brown Hall. A light lunch reception will be available after the lecture. A WMU alumna, … and social issues. She also is an advisory committee member of the Americas Center Advisory Council at the Federal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38947
Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement
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… celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Concert celebrates the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … its 50th anniversary and the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38946