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Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

News

… are in the running for WMU's 2015 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … are recipients of the 2014-15 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they … Systems. Julie Carr , Career and Student Employment Services. Jonathan Dennis , College of Aviation. Luacia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location

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… Division at Lansing Community College, where she was instrumental in the planning and execution of the … began her doctoral studies at MSU in 2007 and while there, was appointed program coordinator of the College of … flexible, affordable programs and exceptional customer service to students who have chosen WMU as the next step for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490

Director of WMU athletics next up in community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… became WMU’s director of intercollegiate athletics in 1997, after serving nine seasons as WMU's gymnastics coach and nine years in athletic administration. She was the third woman to be named an athletic director in the … director in the Mid-American Conference. In 2011, she was named Athletic Director of the Year for WMU’s region and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39685

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … It will also involve community outreach, such as a service project, that students in the cohort will direct and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… calf raise, standing arm curl and more. The new equipment was chosen to add variety to the gym setup and … director of facilities and programs. “The old equipment was going on 11 years old. It was out of its warranty and … see is shorter lead times on equipment being down or out of service,” Olson says.    Outside of the investment in …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

Theatre

… Mich.—Motown meets yellow brick road in the Tony Award-winning musical "The Wiz," playing April 7-22 at … It follows Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy as she is taken away to the fantasy world of Oz. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

Super Bowl advertising: WMU expert shares what to look for during the Big Game

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… are often the focal point of the big event. And costing upwards of $7 million for just 30 seconds, competition for … has been in the game for decades, joining the University after more than 33 years in advertising and account … competition to give you a preview of the top five trends to watch for when it comes to Super Bowl ads: Brands will build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70643

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… experiences and growing a network Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mangay Perambalam, B.B.A.’21 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a … has been unparalleled.” Perambalam came to cybersecurity after studying business as an undergraduate She completed … student advisors, cultural programs and academic support services, have fostered a sense of belonging and facilitated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU

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… 12-20, 1992, will speak at WMU March 23. Jemison Jemison was trained as an engineer, then became a physician, serving … a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992. After leaving NASA, she started The Jemison Group, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38612

'Annie' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. National Tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical,"Annie," is coming to Western Michigan … tour debut. Gilgamesh Taggett continues to star as Oliver Warbucks. In the role of Miss Hannigan is Erin Fish . Also … Broadway musical hits ever. It ran for 2,377 performances after it first opened, and has been performed in 28 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38244