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Breathing new life into historical collections through data harvesting
University Libraries
… selling it and opening the “County Home” in 1848. The home was located between Comstock and Galesburg. Reasons listed … often absent in history,” Sebastian says. The County Home was located at what is now River Oaks Park, between Comstock … The site was later developed into River Oaks County Park after the buildings were demolished in 1974. The ledgers …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-data-harvesting
Steven Widger: Growth through connections
Haworth College of Business
… , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply … and professional success, but many of the professors want to get to know you individually. Seeing their … that these internships and classes are providing me after graduation, and it’s greatly reduced the stress of …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections
Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner
News
… Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … exemplary program. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Dr. Fanny Tabares , a retiree from … Award is John M. Dunn , who will be retiring in July after a decade as WMU president. The award goes to an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729
Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm
W Magazine
… stakeholders filled the winner's circle at Churchill Downs after Mage won the iconic race. When Mage crossed the finish … in 2019 after visiting a car auction where a company was selling shares in cars. He thought about how he could … a lifelong equestrian and fellow business Bronco, and it was off to the races. After two years in stealth mode, quite …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843
WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director
News
… will take over as its director, effective Jan 3, 2017 . She was selected to lead the nationally known initiative after a competitive search that considered input from campus … equipping our students and strengthening our program services to ensure increased graduation rates for students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081
Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research
News
… vice president for research. Obare, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1 , has a long track record of attracting … WMU faculty member since 2004, Obare came to the University after completing a two-year Camille and Henry Dreyfus … program, serving as a University administrator, providing service to federal granting agencies, and holding leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867
Campus celebration to honor gift of giving
News
… of giving by giving grants and by thanking internship and service-learning sites. The reception is free and open to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5200
Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons
News
… by Erin Flynn on WMU football players run drills at Warren Dunes. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sprints instead of selfies. … morning lift and run, then if you have a job you go to work after. If you have class you go to your class," Tranquill … also find time to give back through camps or other service opportunities. "We definitely want to reach out to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896
WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry
News
… The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness was founded some 10 years ago with the goal of promoting … are being conducted, Spybrook says. "What will happen is, after you fill out a pre-registry, you'll be given a … the quality of the proposal. In essence, it's going to be a service to the field to increase the capacity of people to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721
Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin
College of Aviation
… Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin … by Tom Thinnes on As a sailor, Zach Orfin mastered his way through and on top of the water. As a College of … out there." Read what Orfin has to say: "My goals after graduation are rather grand, but I would have it no …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/orfin