WMU Stories of Impact
Learn about the people, places, and programs that make Western Michigan University the special place that it is.
RaiseTheW - Chris Praedel, Associate Director of Engagement
10-25-2017
Recorded at WMUK studios, Tim interviews Chris Praedel, Associate Director of Engagement for the WMU Office of Development and Alumni Relations, who went from being a paperboy on the city’s north eastern side to breaking a Guinness World Record on campus.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.74MB - Duration: 19:36 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Elizabeth Clary, Theatre Student
10-25-2017
Theatre student Elizabeth Clary shares why she loves creating magic on stage and what’s she’s found in the WMU Theatre Dept.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 3.69MB - Duration: 10:43 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Billy Gernon, Head WMU Baseball
10-25-2017
Coach Gernon explains how baseball is a lot like a game of chess and what blew him away during last year’s MAC Tournament
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.68MB - Duration: 19:25 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Steve Hawkins, WMU Men's Basketball Coach
05-04-2017
The new age of recruiting is discussed by WMU Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Hawkins, along with his path to coaching at WMU and his experience with legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.28MB - Duration: 18:16 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Martha Warfield, WMU VP of Diversity and Inclusion
04-21-2017
Lifelong Bronco and WMU Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Martha Warfield, shares her 50-year experience on campus, the progress made in diversity, the current climate, and the work that still needs to be done to make WMU the best we can be.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.27MB - Duration: 21:08 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Linda Dunn, 8th First Lady of WMU
04-21-2017
Linda Dunn spent her childhood bouncing between California, New York, and Hawaii before finally settling in New York State. She has been an inspirational advocate for students and the arts during her 10 years in West Michigan.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.17MB - Duration: 23:46 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Bob Samples, WMU Instructor of Sales and Marketing
04-21-2017
Former Hormel executive, Bob Samples, explains how he helps prepare tomorrow’s food marketing executives by using real life lessons and why WMU offers the best mix of food marketing and sales programs in the country.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.33MB - Duration: 12:35 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Randy Ott, Director, Center for Academic Success Programs
04-21-2017
The Director of the Center for Academic Success Programs, Randy Ott, tells about the programs established in his office to attend to the varied needs of the student body and the growth the Center has made.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.79MB - Duration: 13:55 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Robin Hook, Assistant AD and Voice of the Broncos
04-21-2017
Listen to the most memorable moments of Bronco Athletics glory according to Voice of the Broncos, Robin Hook, and how WMU Volleyball in the 80s offered an opportunity in sports broadcasting that led to a 30+ year ride of WMU wins and championships.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.31MB - Duration: 18:21 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Dan Guyette, Dean of the College of Fine Arts
03-31-2017
Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Dan Guyette, talks about his past in the world of performing and fine arts, what brought him to WMU, and his vision of the college and the new Product Design & Innovation program.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.5MB - Duration: 16:00 m (48 kbps 16000 Hz)
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