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Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… Schriever is researching interdunal wetlands along Lake Michigan. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While she spends quite a bit of time traversing dunes along Lake Michigan's shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day … impacts on lakeshore towns where the rise and fall of Lake Michigan has a direct impact on tourism, but it will have a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

WMU students claim two of six statewide scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— Caitlin Allen and Catherine Lemus from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business were among … cash grants to advertising and marketing students from Michigan universities. Students must submit an application … business. Caitlin Allen Allen of Clinton Township, Michigan, received a $1,500 Adcraft Foundation Scholarship. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62542

WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University campuses are closed and there will be no … outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. … and expected severely cold temperatures prompted many Michigan colleges to close. The closure delayed the start of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876

WMU to host conference on health IT innovation and cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… Innovation and Cybersecurity in the Digital Era" at Western Michigan University Thursday and Friday , Nov. 2-3 . The joint Western Michigan IT Forum and International Conference on Health IT … is on cybersecurity training and education through the Michigan Cyber Range. Brendan O'Connell Brendan O'Connell is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43116

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Holland.  Paffhausen, his … Academy  in 2018, which is located on the east side of Michigan in the Detroit Metro area.  “I knew that I never … charge of hiring and thus conducting interviews.  Harper logged three years of  flight instruction at Western, a period …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Ballard KALAMAZOO—A Michigan State University professor will address the … part of the 2017-18 Werner Sichel Lecture Series at Western Michigan University. Dr. Charles Ballard , MSU professor of … Science. He is chair of the board of directors of the Michigan League for Public Policy and he has served as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876

Gov. Snyder names one new trustee, reappoints another to WMU board

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… verified) on Johnston Rinvelt KALAMAZOO, Mich—Two Western Michigan University alumni have been named to new terms on the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. William D. Johnston of Portage, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20665

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, into a space where multilingual learners, who make … a kindergarten teacher. Through the new Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own (GYO) grant, she is pursuing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Western honors, celebrates veterans with service dog program donation, scholarship

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… 5K Ruck March on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will recognize the Blue Star Service … during the Broncos’ rivalry football game against Central Michigan University on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Waldo … Veterans Affairs student success program of its kind in Michigan. As an additional benefit, the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73306

New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability

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… contract research. The center's clients have included the Michigan Department of Public Health, state office of drug … the most energy efficient on our campus and in the State of Michigan. Lowering our carbon footprint is good for the … says that "the real reward is not the building itself. My biggest joy is seeing the students interact in this remarkable …

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