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22nd annual Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… Place. Admission is free Thursday before 4 p.m. and $5 after 4 p.m. Admission Friday and Saturday is free before … Sight 7:30 to 9 p.m., We Know Jackson 9:30 to 11 p.m., Wayland Friday, Aug. 2 5:30 to 7 p.m., North Country Flyers … Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers 7:30 to 9 p.m., The Wall Clocks 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., Rare Earth 11:45 p.m. to 1 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8309

Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Everybody is unique in his or her own way, but Ricardo Escalante-Villalta can boast of another … affinity for all things aviation to a childhood home that was in the proximity of a major airport -- in his case two, … joining Lansing and Chicago's Midway as its other nearby service areas.  "I loved working there because of its group …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/escalante-villa

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II Submitted by Erin Flynn on A memorial in Walwood Hall honors more than 1,400 Western students, … who served in World War II. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—United States service members put their lives on the line for their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… program, working on curriculum development. While they earn service-learning credit for their participation, the … aspects of the project prepare the students for life after graduation. “Programs like these are so rewarding for our students, for our communities and for our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357

Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans

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… Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans Submitted by Deanne Puca on Graphic … in program history any Broncos have been honored by the FWAA. Davis posted his third straight 1,400 yard season this … Earlier this month he was named to the All-MAC First Team after leading the Broncos’ offensive line to a ranking of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36963

Men's soccer falls in MAC Tournament Championship game to Akron

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… Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship game Sunday afternoon at the WMU Soccer Complex. After earning the … program's first regular season MAC title, the Broncos now await their NCAA tournament fate. The 2017 Division I Men's … of competition. The WMU men's soccer team will be hosting a watch party at University Roadhouse, just off campus. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43773

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Free and open events include a convocation, day of service, laying of the wreath ceremony, educational programs … Celebration. More information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , … initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support

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… Geological Survey at Western Michigan University has been awarded $500,000 from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new state … geological mapping—to better understand resources like water, natural gas and aggregates that are available in … less than 7% of the state to provide this important scientific data to manage and protect our natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… member for the accelerator since its inception, so the move was a natural fit.  “Our staff possesses extensive business … mentors and other resources to help them succeed during and after their college careers. "When working with students, I … those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no technical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Kimchi. The nationwide contest invites non-commercial food-service operation employees to create an original dish … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering more global …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0