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Week of international activities to focus on health worldwide

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… on WMU's main campus throughout the week, and most are free and open to the public. The observance is being … It is designed to promote programs that not only prepare Americans for a global environment, but also attract … every advantage to excel on the world stage in whatever career choice they make—be it academics, athletics, business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2743

6 to be inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

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… on KALAMAZOO—Six former student-athletes across five sports are represented in the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Class. … of 34 goals, 14 assists and record 82 points during his career. He also has the second-most game-winning goals in a … 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

Five visiting campus as candidates to head College of Fine Arts

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… its College of Fine Arts over the next 10 years to prepare its students for success. All of the presentations will … positions, and the days and times of their presentations are: Dr. John H. Guthmiller , interim associate dean for … June 6. The successful candidate will replace Dr. Margaret Merrion, who is retiring at the end of June after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7365

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for … grad Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cade Hine is starting his career as a labor and delivery nurse after earning his … his doctor found a lump that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within days, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

W Magazine

… for many actors, and debuting in a lead role is rare. Crystal Lucas-Perry , BA '10, is taking that … who would never have been allowed in the room. "I'm very aware that this is a monumental moment for American theatre, … Rutledge, who wants to uphold slavery. "Rutledge says, 'Are you calling Black slaves Americans?' And as a Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

A tale of two artists: Building your art portfolio

College of Fine Arts

… their approaches were totally different. As they prepare to enter their senior year and then launch careers in the art field, we asked Erika and Sarah to reflect … Dedenbach , Senior Major: Art Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Career Goals: To work as an Artist Liaison to help develop …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/08/tale-two-artists-building-your-art-portfolio

Souder Soars: How Aviation Tech Ops has Transformed Tom

College of Aviation

… assisting our programs financially, or promoting their careers and employers at career fairs, they helped me make the most of my time at Western.  They kept me focused on my career goals." Souder says the commitment of the College of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2019/11/souder

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We … be a certified flight instructor the rest of her college career. Just as important was her affiliation with the … has locations Kenosha, Wis., Naples, Fla., and the Chicago area. It specializes in charters, aircraft management, …

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

Capturing community: The Detroit Muslim Storytelling Project digital archive

University Libraries

… digital archive Two Western Michigan University professors are helping to share and preserve stories from an inspiring community project … their stories. We have to know their stories. We have to share and propagate their stories. And so this project is an …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/02/impact-report-capuring-community

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… The two engineers— Jonathan Rumohr and Jesse Hendershot —are both WMU alumni and played critical roles as their … in Southwest Michigan. Before its renovation, the 53,000-square-foot Heritage Hall had no insulation or central cooling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224