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From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… Milwaukee to Tampa. Thornley gravitated to aviation while being raised in Highlands Ranch 12 miles south of Denver. … she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We … about Western's College of Aviation program gets around because of extensive outreach and recruiting efforts, even …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/07/mayathornley

Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center

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… for both prospective and established business owners, are being offered in WMU's Schneider Hall. Venture Plan A Venture Plan workshop for new entrepreneurs begins with an orientation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, … as let attendees meet facilitators and ask questions. David Begnoche, a December 2012 Venture Plan graduate, says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806

2018 Interprofessional Education Expo highlights CHHS successes

College of Health and Human Services

… annual installment of the event. The grand rounds were better attended and there were many more student presenters … recent years, interprofessional educational activities have become more commonplace at the College of Health and Human … team that led grand rounds this year featured faculty members as well as professionals from the community. The event …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/2018-ipe-expo

Veteran educator, prolific researcher named ACE Fellow

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… named ACE Fellow Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beach KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Andrea Beach , Western Michigan University professor of educational leadership, research and technology, has been named a fellow of the American Council on Education for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46166

Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups

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… WMU's University Recreation department from Bad Axe, will be presented with the honor Sunday, March 4, by the NIRSA: … expects to graduate in April. She also received the 2017 Robert W. England-MIRSA Outstanding Student Award in November from the Michigan Intramural Recreational Sports …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587

WMU hosts high school students at financial reality fair

Haworth College of Business

… says Ross. “The Cash & Careers program helps students better understand the benefit investing in college can have on their financial and … at the event overall. “I really enjoyed the collaboration between WMU and Arbor Financial Credit Union to bring such a …

https://wmich.edu/business/reality2018

WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala

International Student and Scholar Services

… New Year's Gala from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Bernhard Center East Ballroom to celebrate the upcoming Year … Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. The … and WMU community the local opportunities available to be globally engaged.    The gala will feature live …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45164

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… that drew more than 700 students, faculty and community members, Western Michigan University is once again offering … Kalamazoo and southwest Michigan community leaders will be presenting, taking questions and leading discussion … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656

History from 1960-69

College of Education and Human Development

… History from 1960-69 1960 A book fair in the 60s. WMU becomes a pioneer in the development of specialist, or … respected, it continues to the present day to be published in the College of Education. The State Limited … Project, and early childhood, to name a few. Dr. James Griggs becomes dean of the School of Education. The Department …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1960-69

Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway'

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… p.m. Tickets Tickets for University Theatre productions can be purchased online at wmutheatre.com , by calling (269) … Nicole." Manhattan theatre and cabaret credits include "A Burly Night Music at Birdland," "Of the Wallem at Don’t Tell Mama," the "Sondheim, Unplugged" series at 54 Below, and playing Hazel in the Encores! …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44036