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Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023 … rock club focused on sharing geological knowledge with the Kalamazoo area. “We are incredibly grateful to the … at the back of Rood Hall, initially opened its doors with six dinosaur exhibits in 2019, followed by a seventh in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… of Michiganders in need during the COVID-19 crisis is no small task. 2nd Lt. Hunter Davidson and his team of … he chose political science. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2019, he landed a job as a manager at Amazon right away. That job, paired with the experience he gained at WMU, set him up for success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

Event to focus on prescription drug abuse, disposal

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… to focus on prescription drug abuse, disposal Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have teamed up with St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties to stage an awareness-raising event on campus dealing with the abuse of prescription drugs and the need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39172

Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste

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… Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste … Governor's Energy Excellence Award for the success it triggered in reducing energy waste, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder … in part, by a grant from the Michigan Energy Office with funding from U.S. Department of Energy. Other event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34177

Japanese lessons for teenagers available

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… Mich.—Beginning Japanese language lessons for teenagers are now available through the Soga Japan Center at Western … consecutive Fridays April 7, 14 and 21 in 2045 Brown Hall. No experience is necessary. Registration is required at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38834

Engineering alumnus produces ethically sourced chocolate

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… ethically sourced chocolate Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Connor Tierney KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Connor Tierney graduated with a degree in engineering management technology in 2015 … Tierney. To ensure he fulfills that mission, Tierney works with one primary supplier who provides full transparency in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67926

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students

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… and vice president for academic affairs at Western. "No matter the program or major, our seamless partnership is … and Kalamazoo Valley graduate Whitney Lewis, center, stands with Dr. L. Marshall Washington, Kalamazoo Valley president, … from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU. The signing ceremony with the presidents and provosts from each institution was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502

Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU

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… mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on King in the studio at WMUK-FM … University by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be marked with a Dec. 2 midday celebration of the words he spoke and … nature of America's churches and America's connection with such world problems as hunger. Despite the depth and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11610

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… in our communities." One factor Sherwood talks about with people in Native American communities is … It manifests across families and generations, but also within one lifetime," she says. "It can affect your … the United States in the mid-1800s to assimilate Indigenous youth and strip them of their culture—which were in …

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

Employees invited to nominate students for 'Who's Who'

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… Employees invited to nominate students for 'Who's Who' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty and … or by an email message to salp-rsodevelopment@wmich.edu with "Who's Who" in the subject line and the form attached. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30104