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WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two required program courses are offered in … I 2014 session. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College have joined forces to expand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… "People are just excited to have this back, because it's not just an event. It's a way for people to connect and … off the festivities with a welcome followed by the ROTC Cannon Crew firing off a ceremonial blast from Boomer the cannon. The Bronco Marching Band and cheer and dance teams will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

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… Mailers Spotlight Series events as soon as they are announced. Season ticket holders have the opportunity for … the nation by the Financial Times. Zhang Financial is also known for its commitment to philanthropy, especially within … Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice facing the Black … was the day of George Floyd's funeral. I rode 46 miles to honor the 46 years of his life and that just made that ride … as well as cyclists in Maine, Iowa and Washington state. "Knowing that my rides are part of a larger group and purpose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

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… Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new … father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate … through the use of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality technology, the first self-contained, holographic computer. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… naming gift for financial wellness center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … wellness? Most Americans, by their own admission, are not financially literate, note DeMello and Sanford, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Michigan), and I would listen to this gal play the piano. My parents let me take lessons, and I would walk four of … I missed a lesson until I was 22." That passion for piano is what led Barbee-McNeal to Kalamazoo in the early … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Researchers at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083