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Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Tremblay. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic … Network in Lansing. Students individually serve as guides for each day, studying the historic significance of each … in four of the cities we visited, so there's an opportunity for networking with Broncos in the community." A two-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… Staples and Chase Yi are the lead characters in "Coming up for Air." Following the preview of "Coming up for Air," a 2019 feature film shot across Michigan and in … refuge in his blog postings. Like many parents, she struggles with wondering how worried she should be. Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… LAY-Ma BO-wee) will give a talk titled "It's Time for Women to Stop Being Politely Angry." Organized as a fundraiser, the event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 and will be preceded by a Nobel … from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio will join her for the two-day gathering. WMU President Edward Montgomery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

Sustainability celebration showcases green programs

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… University Thursday, Sept. 28. Doors open at 2 p.m. for the 2017 Fall Sustainability Celebration at the Office for Sustainability. The event will include a lively outside … featuring campus sustainability groups, EcoJug distribution for new students, fresh locally grown food from the Gibbs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800

Bronco Spotlight: Angga Bismoko

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… Bronco Spotlight: Angga Bismoko Master of Arts in applied economics, 2019 … why I chose to become a researcher. What advice do you have for others pursuing a career similar to yours?   Never stop …

https://wmich.edu/career/anggabismoko

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

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… 25th annual march and program to recognize Chávez is set for Friday, March 29 . Meanwhile, the annual celebratory … well as members of the region's Hispanic community is set for Saturday, March 30 . Elva Treviño Hart, an award-winning … and dinner. (Due to an emergency, the scheduled speaker was forced to cancel. Graciously filling in will be Sonya M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Marketing, business development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role

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… been named director of outreach and corporate engagement for Western Michigan University Extended University … the local health care industry, identifying opportunities for external research funding, serving as a representative and community relations advocate for the University, and helping to connect University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45092

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… or gently used books throughout the University community for students in kindergarten through the third grade. The "Book-It" drive benefits a similar effort organized by the United Way of Battle Creek and … throughout campus during the month of October. Books for the campaign also may be purchased from an Amazon wish …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Bronco Spotlight: Ariel Castillo

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… challenging, because not everybody is keen to move forward when I suggest new workflows, different strategies and innovative … maintaining or selling a project.  What advice do you have for students looking for their career after college?   …

https://wmich.edu/career/arielcastillo

WMU office now processing US passport applications

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… at Western Michigan University in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education's main administrative office on the … "We're excited to offer a convenient location on campus for WMU students and employees to apply for a passport," says Dr. Jane Blyth , Haenicke Institute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33408