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Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… to young people today: climate change. "I already see a notable difference in our environment from when I was a … change is an existential threat to life on planet Earth. With this semester-long series, the WMU Climate Change Working Group together with a range of partners aims to raise awareness of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

Alton Brown to bring culinary variety show to campus

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… to bring culinary variety show to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brown KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Television … WMU students are limited to one discounted ticket per event with a valid Bronco Card. Tickets may be purchased in person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27841

Summer registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes begin the week of May 18. … charge all participants a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. Summer 2015 course … She graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University with a master’s degree in linguistics and applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23091

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… team is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not often the student-athletes get a chance to show off … down. "From the word go, these guys took the ball and ran with it," says Tim Smolenski , director of community … team's Bronco Leadership Council headed out to a lot filled with trees and brush that will eventually hold two houses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

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… funds will be used to help pay future costs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of seven Michigan … to both employee retirement and health care costs connected with the Michigan Public Service Retirement System—MPSERS. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

Hours for campus services during WMU spring recess announced

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… Hours for campus services during WMU spring recess announced Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some … , and continues  through Friday, March 6 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open regular hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, Feb. 28 , for Spirit Day. Daylight Saving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58048

One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Shown working on a … teams from throughout the world. This year is no different, with Buck leading the team to the world competition in May. … was most interested in the design aspect. “I fell in love with the ability to create something from nothing,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717

Robbery reported on campus; caution urged

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… Robbery reported on campus; caution urged Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A robbery occurred at just before 1 a.m. … center of the Western Michigan University campus. Although no weapon was seen, WMU public safety officials are treating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27703

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… Scott Jacobs . The Western Michigan University alumnus may not be a superhero himself, but his super editing skills … I read a textbook cover to cover, and I was just amazed with it," Jacobs says. He also became drawn to movies with different visual effects and sophisticated editing. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU

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… This free quilt display is being presented in conjunction with WMU Theatre's production of " Angels in America ," and … action. The quilt began in San Francisco 30 years ago with a single 3-by-6-foot panel, symbolically the size of a … into hope and healing. In a war against a disease that has no cure, the AIDS Memorial Quilt has evolved as a potent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45041