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South Haven lighthouse logbooks shed light on 1800s coastal life

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… an account of a body washed ashore, a shipwreck in rough waters or an inferno on the mainland, the life and times of … in all directions grate fears of the town beain burndt up. Sept. 1: Steamer Gem Capt. Bryant sunk in the River this … with sixty three barrels of lime. She was over loaded cargo all lost. The South Haven lighthouse, circa 1908 The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23022

Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf

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… turf Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—He's been patrolling the Western Michigan University campus for years, … rolls his way as well as the confidence to be Triumph and go out in front of everyone," she says. "And he's already a Western fan. He's up at the top of the hill for tailgating just about every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65524

WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Residence halls reopen Saturday, Jan. 4, and classes resume Monday, Jan. 6. … Ice Arena, respectively. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … to 5 p.m. Jan. 3; and closed Jan. 4-5. The pharmacy drive-up window is open until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… Alumnus, William Walles reviewing the United Airlines Cargo Operation up-close William Walles, a 2019 alumnus of the College of … International or some other destination  -- because United doesn't have "widebody aircraft" servicing that airport.    …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-united-airlines

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… Family Weekend Friday through Sunday, Oct. 5-7 . "Forever Gold" is the 2018 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are open to the public and a number are free or … hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, Oct. 6 , to gear up for the 95th annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU

College of Education and Human Development

… University sign. Smith presenting to a class of students at Soonchunhyang University. WMU representatives visited … of the Seoul Citizen's Health Promotion Research Group. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For  Montana Smith , a student in … to promote her program at WMU to different universities and government officials. "I went to South Korea to present to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… each spring semester to answer one big question: how does plant metabolism evolve?  For seven years, students … Plants included in the study ranged from sunflowers to supermarket carrots.  “Although (each student) has individual … various stages because we don’t know what the results are going to be, and sometimes the correct but disappointing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home Submitted by … that Nkya was inspired to replicate.   “When he said goodbye, I was like, ‘I want to be like him. One day I will … international alumni are currently enrolled in federal occupational practice and academic training programs to further …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while completing his bachelor's … thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer Idris is just getting started. He'll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… Physics professor amasses support for WMU students Submitted by Erin Flynn on … things.” Safety is top of mind in everything WMU4Students does. Donations are arranged through an online form , and … to one of our grocery sites,” says Famiano. “It smelled so good, and it lasted all of about two minutes!” The group

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964