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WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

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… Goal 2025, which calls for increasing the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees or credentials to 60 … Michigan's students from foster care by building a network of support on college campuses and within local communities. … for the Center for Fostering Success, praised the efforts of team members and in particular Maddy Day , director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803

WMU women's soccer earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

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… has been honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for the 2015-16 academic year, earning the NSCAA … the award, a team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the entire academic year. The Broncos … has a great academic culture and I'm very happy and proud of the team's accomplishment." This is the seventh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35858

Empathy for the Dead

Study of Ethics in Society

… will deliver a lecture for the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society. In case of bad weather, the event will be held on Webex. Register to … for more information. Co-Sponsor: Department of Philosophy …

https://wmich.edu/events/65555

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… process two years ago. "This patent validates the design of my product and my hard work to this point," says Floyd. … SpeechMasterPro is the classic necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention creation. The WMU sophomore was born with a … Palan and WMU for supporting my efforts." Floyd's device is of particular interest to those who use their voice to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

2024 Spring Gala

Asian Initiatives

… by an award-winning Peking Opera actress and enjoy an array of local dance groups. The Gala also showcases talented … and artistic flair. Don't miss this spectacular celebration of Asian heritage and community spirit! Last year's event …

https://wmich.edu/events/75210

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… . "We Will Reign" is the 2017 homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are … homecoming game, which will pit WMU against the University of Akron. In addition, the WMU Bookstore is offering discounts to alumni during homecoming weekend. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43172

Campus memorial service will honor Lonnie Duncan

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… on Lonnie Duncan KALAMAZOO—A memorial service on the campus of Western Michigan University Friday, Feb. 21 , will honor the life and work of Dr. Lonnie E. Duncan , associate professor of counselor education and counseling psychology, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13439

Monkey Around - Asian American Activism and Arts

Asian Initiatives

… Join us for a free public hybrid lecture by the author of new novel "Monkey Around," Claire Light (writing as Jadie … April 18 at 3:30 pm . She will discuss the recent tradition of activism across three generations of Asian Americans, and the role creative work has played in …

https://wmich.edu/events/67777

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… neighborhood in Kalamazoo in June 2022. Photo courtesy of Keith Howard KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get outdoors this summer … Houghton has led walking tours and shared the history of our community—from the architecture to street names to … entirety, I think, where's the time gone. It's been a lot of fun. It's fun to have the flexibility to enhance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

WMU offers after-school reading program for elementary students

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… WMU offers after-school reading program for elementary students … every Thursday, Sept. 27 through Dec. 6, in Room 4511 of Sangren Hall. There is no session Nov. 22. The program … lifelong learning. The fee is $215 per student. Children of WMU students, faculty and staff receive a 10 percent …

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