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Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field
W Magazine
… community service with athletic and academic achievement. "What he has done serving others off the field, along with … him and his teammates to use their influence for good. "They really push us to give back and also take … character and competition. "Jon maximizes everything he does. He's a joy to have on the team," says head football …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57295
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
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… prosper. "The Small Company Internship Program is key to supporting the growth of small businesses and helping retain … 83 students retained their jobs, 27 of them on a full-time basis." Internship Award Program Mechanical engineering … with the company's Mickey Gaines. The program provides up to $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200
WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award
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… year of studies at WMU. "I was really surprised because, up until that point, I had been submitting to book contests, … says. "So it was like, 'OK, we'll see how this process goes.' And then, kind of out of the blue, I was getting … and they would meet with me one on one. Just having the time in a Ph.D. program to write is really special." Native …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664
Robert W. Thomas obituary
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… in 1986 after 20 years of service to the University. At the time of his retirement, he was manager of trade services in what is now Facilities Management-maintenance services . Born in Bangor, Mich., Thomas had been a Kalamazoo resident since 1952 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/208
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where he does research and design work on rocket engines as a … but basically we're charged with all new technology that goes into space and the security behind it, making sure that … "When I started getting involved in WALI, I started to see what I was learning put into action. That helped a lot," he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Community invited to participate in day of giving
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… M. Dunn will be matching donations to #Broncos4Broncos, up to $10,000, as a personal gift in support of the … and snacks will be provided. "WMU students volunteer their time to countless local causes," she says. "But they can … Giving Tuesday Instead of a time to give thanks or get a good deal on consumer goods, Giving Tuesday is a time for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11653
WMU Board of Trustees approves apartment rate increases
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… and apartment-style residential units. The increases will go into effect starting with the fall 2013 semester. For the … lived on campus, 94 percent of degree-seeking first-time freshmen chose to live in the residence halls, and the … and residential units operated at 97 percent occupancy. For more information , visit www.wmich.edu/housing , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3368
New visual identity materials posted
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… guidelines KALAMAZOO—The Office of University Relations has updated Western Michigan University's Visual Identity … look and feel and incorporate the University's colors and logo. To review the VIP guide and download the most current … wmich.edu/visualidentity . The new update marks the first time the guidelines have been revised since they were first …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7721
Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research
College of Arts and Sciences
… his lab at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a child growing up in Iraq, interested in geology, science and biology, Dr. … crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries.” During his time at Western, Hashim received a Schlanger Ocean Drilling … in the Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering category; receiving the Outstanding Student Presentation Award …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69146
First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan
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… of its kind for this region—uncovers the factors that ramp up the Lake Michigan snow machine. Dr. Lei Meng "My research … we tend to see a slight decrease in air temperatures over time, which means we are getting colder. That might explain … high. As evidenced by Meng's research, that statistic alone doesn't necessarily mean there will be more lake-effect …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178