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John Borsos

Political Science

… Borsos Time at Western Michigan University 1972-88 John was a Kalamazoo native and a creative artist, outstanding … optimism against overwhelming forces. By middle school John was expressing himself through painting and especially … He received the Mitchell Gary Athletic Scholarship and set a school record at that time in the high jump (6’ 11”) …

https://wmich.edu/politics/borsos

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … When Western came and talked to us about Grow Your Own, it was obvious to me that they understood the needs that were … will fully fund high-quality instruction in a specific set of programs at the bachelor's and master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

News

… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

News

… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition

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… high-profile national sales competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on State Farm Competition winners Burnham (left) and … team of two WMU sales and business marketing students was named the overall winner at this year’s State Farm … different styles to shine through, is something that really set us apart from the competition." In addition to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223

Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

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… the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Snyder in … poet and novelist Gordon Henry Jr. will present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of musical improvisation at 7 p.m. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… the campus' most honored building project, has just been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and … Sangren not only meets, but also exceeds the high standards set by the USGBC for LEED Gold," says WMU President John M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… you will one day be applying for a job that you really want—the dream job that will start your career. With an … are still in college. Many students graduate with a skill set that is equivalent to at least one year of … student organizations Joining a student organization is one way you will find your people. You'll develop lifelong …

https://wmich.edu/business/experience

WMU to confer 1,336 degrees during summer commencement

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… summer ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony … to attend commencement, and each participating student was eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. Tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16785

Multiple System Atrophy Research Leads to Repeat Gift

College of Arts and Sciences

… disease called Multiple System Atrophy. His interest in MSA was one that developed when he was recruited to do the first global gene expression study … patients and caregivers increased his interest in MSA and set him on a mission to do more. In 2010, Frank Cervone was …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/msa-research