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Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament
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… Center on campus. "Western being selected to host is an amazing opportunity for our club to grow and become … a baby club with four members to a competitive club that is able to host this tournament in (such a short) time—in … "While most people have a very oversimplified idea of what dodgeball is, there is a lot of strategy that goes into …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740
Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… work Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Andrew Messecar, B.S.'18, is a Ph.D. student conducting research in Western's … Molecular Beam Epitaxy Conference (NAMBE 2023) where his work focused on using machine learning to study patterns … of study that my research group has found themselves in and what results we can develop in the near future to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992
Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management
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… Management . Chad M. Stirrett began as a new administrator in the department responsible for Western’s … between older facilities and the newer ones and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the … are being used and the frequency of that use, balancing what campus needs are in relation to space. “We want to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610
WMU food marketing student receives national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… majoring in food and consumer package goods marketing, is also in the Lee Honors College. She has been a member of … Engagement Team within the organization. “Earning this scholarship is a huge honor for me,” says Granich. “To … such an amazing opportunity for me, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!” About the NGA Foundation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69386
WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution
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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given … and understands it's not how you start in life but what you make of it," Montgomery adds. "Thousands of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413
Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft
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… her craft Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sharmane Flanders is graduating with an art degree and plans to pursue a … jumped at the opportunity to showcase her paintings. "What the Eyes Can't See," featuring acrylic on canvas, by … having conversations with people and then you get to know what people like, get different opinions. And it's helped me …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705
Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action
W Magazine
… Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the … plans to put big aspirations into action. "This part, about what we can do if we realize this promise, is incredible," … their passion without having to extend their time here." What's Next Now in the fifth and final phase of the Think …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294
OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon
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… OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is staging a fall kickoff, while registration for courses … it offers for adults is approaching. The "Fall Kickoff: What's New at OLLI" is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778
Food insecurity, hunger prevention focus of community breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… verified) on Johnson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes and its mission to end hunger in Kalamazoo County will be the focus … director at the nonprofit, will give a presentation titled "What is Food Insecurity?" at 8 a.m. Friday, April 29, in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31552
STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant
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… on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the … often overlooked. Students need the opportunity to learn what science is and what scientists do. By allowing them to … help students integrate their acquired knowledge into a bigger whole," Schwartz says. "That bigger whole is all about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296