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Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dashaun Young is Simba in the musical "The … Joan Marcus) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Disney's "The Lion King" is now open at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival

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… Markowski . The day's activities will include two afternoon band concerts presented by the Three Rivers High School … All-Star Band. Students from 48 Michigan high schools were nominated by their band directors for the honor of performing in this band. Traditionally, more than 90 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… realize it at the time, but it really set me apart. And now looking back at it and applying to graduate school, I'm … internship with Synergy Health Center in Kalamazoo. "It's a nonprofit mental health center. I think that was very … she says. "Growing up, you sometimes feel like you have no say in what you learn, and it's very much focused on what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… the United States in the mid-1800s to assimilate Indigenous youth and strip them of their culture—which were in … violence, erasure from public discourse and data, and this notion that Native Americans are people of the past," says … choose the things that happened to you or your family. No matter what has happened, your life matters and is worth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) announced a new academic initiative, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities . Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior knowledge and experiences for various programs within CEHD. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… to be financially responsible. However, those skills have not typically been taught in school. This will change in … of this type of education is evident in those who struggle with it—which is more than half of Americans. The … will help students graduate high school with a basic knowledge of financial terms and concepts.” One of the main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what … but feasible operations plan and executing flawlessly, no matter the size of the event. What is your perspective on … for the future? Every event has a start date that we cannot miss. Shipping delays, labor shortages or bad weather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… high school students write scholarship essays Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jonathan Bush assists KPS students with … the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Oh, the Strangers You Will Meet!

Study Abroad

… University of Otago , Spring 2019   I’m sure most of you know by now, but if you don’t…surprise I’m in New Zealand!  I … poured onto the plane, and thought in my head as every straggler approached the gate “there can’t possibly be more room …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/07/lalondeohthestrangersyouwillmeet

Taking Your Passions Abroad

Study Abroad

… Taking Your Passions Abroad Written by: Maggie Neuman Major: Business Location: Burgos, Spain   As it … in a new place for absorbing culture. 1. Working Out I know how much some of us college students love working out … which leads to me walking anywhere from 4-10 miles on a normal day. This also has allowed me to see a lot of the …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/11/passionsabroad