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Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year

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… Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year Submitted by Anonymous (not … Nov. 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Turkey Trot 5K run and walk, southwest Michigan's oldest organized race, will begin … collected will also be shared with the WMU Invisible Need Project's food pantry for students in critical need. Cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20080

WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… though still in its infancy. Much of the fledgling forest was last year the unpaved driveway to a soccer field, and … and beyond. Harvested carrots, eggplant, garlic, green beans, squash, peppers and other vegetables were sold … for outside events, as well as to some local food truck vendors. "We're teaching students how to grow food and show …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

June deadline set for alums, community members to 'make their mark'

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… open Oct. 23. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As construction crews race toward a fall completion of Western Michigan University's new … focal point for the city for more than a century."  Ways to add a name Thomas says there are three basic … storyboard is really the most important component of the project, as it will give donors a chance to share their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23566

Electric guitarists take the Dalton Center Recital Hall stage

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… Guitar Ensemble The Oakland University Guitar Ensemble was established in 2007 under the direction of Bret Hoag. … commissioned works by composers John Griffin, James Hartway, Rafael Hernandez and Anthony Lanman, as well as … Oakland University Repertory Dance Company in an exciting project called Dance with Guitar. On Oct. 20, it will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43177

Award-winning WMU poet will launch Frostic Reading Series

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… Award-winning WMU poet will launch Frostic Reading Series … by Anonymous (not verified) on Olsen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An award-winning Western Michigan University poet will read … curating producer of Black Lives, Black Words International project and resident playwright of Chicago Dramatists. Nov. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42757

Non-bargaining staffers honored at recent events

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… Western Michigan University staff members received 2012-13 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and … and professional staffers APA-eligible employees receiving awards, along with the awards earned, were: Judith Gipper , … for the Science and Mathematics Program Improvement project in the Mallinson Institute for Science Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7160

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by … could be the ultimate beneficiaries of a $421,125 grant awarded to Western Michigan University researchers to improve … Looking at cane materials, techniques for use Kim, the project's principal investigator, says the long cane and how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting

Haworth College of Business

… Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where do you go when you want to drink in fresh advertising ideas for your … advertising and promotion students have to offer. “The UDIM project provided me with a unique opportunity to get … we were given to operate as our own small agency was amazing and helped all of us get a better understanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018

Engineering students showcase solutions to business and industry problems

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… University engineering students will showcase senior projects that range from a computerized surgical screwdriver … open to the public. A total of 121 seniors will present 44 projects they have completed to solve problems facing business and industry. Many of the projects are sponsored by southwest Michigan companies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36735

WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization

Jazz Studies

… Jazz and the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music have been awarded a significant multi-year grant from the John Stites … important artists in jazz as guest performers.  “WMU Jazz was something near to John’s heart, and I am so pleased that … recorded at his studio. Mr. Stites also produced corporate projects for PBS, award-winning programs that aired on …

https://wmich.edu/jazz/news/2024/11/stites-jazz-festival