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Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes

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… Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes Submitted by Erin Flynn on … well as higher education, she says she's honored to apply what she's learned and experienced to advance the task … for many Michiganders beyond COVID-19." One of the biggest challenges facing the task force is time. The group is

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59420

New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders

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… Michigan State Police Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen, center, talks with students in a lab on campus. … alleviate some of the heavy lifting from the front end of this," says Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen . … hands dirty and review it from inception all the way to what detectives were doing 20 years later that the primary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63526

Western recognized for its support of wounded military members

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… next to a helicopter at a base in Diyarbakir, Turkey, is an Air Force veteran and Western geographic information … Operation Hat Trick (OHT) named Western as a finalist for its 2021 Excellence in Service Award and will make a … wounded service members and veterans. "I am very proud of what Western Michigan has done to support Operation Hat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… a container to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect … they've finished the program." "It definitely reinforces what I want to do," adds Keelin Markou , a biology and … from nearby ponds. Both campers and teachers excitedly logged the various macroinvertebrates—such as fly larvae and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

Alexandra Rozema, B.B.A.'97

Haworth College of Business

… at a number of different Fortune 1000 companies but is now taking a different approach to human resources, … of the group.” Motivating employees to get the best results is a skill many leaders must learn, and Aha! Leadership LLC … recognizing that there is always room for growth, no matter what level of success one has reached. “We all get different …

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Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… Elizabeth Heinz) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders are forged in crisis. It comes as no surprise then that Kordell Smith … wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of what was a big life decision.” Smith, who grew up in … business. He had a knack for negotiating and loved to haggle for bargains at garage sales with his friends. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for Western Michigan University, died April 18 … with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on fundraising to meet such University needs as scholarships. She … millions of dollars in support of the University including what was then the single largest donation WMU had ever …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

Audition Workshop

Vocal Studies

… mock auditions with individual faculty feedback. The event is open to high school students and their families, voice teachers, and choral teachers. Registration Please fill out this short registration form to … will be more accurate if you show a true representation of what your audition will look like. Voice and Choral Faculty …

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Taste of Kalamazoo features food, music

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… July 24-26 , at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place. Admission is free each day before 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $3 from … 8 to 9:30 p.m. , Wheeler Brothers. 10 to 11:30 p.m. , What Made Milwaukee Famous. Midnight to 1:30 a.m. , Chuck …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17088

Punctuation: Colon and Semicolon

Writing Style Guide

… and should not be used interchangeably. Colon A colon is used to give emphasis, present dialogue, introduce lists or text, and clarify … followed by a colon and his or her statement. (Reporter: What is the Western Edge? Dunn: It is a strategic plan for …

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