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Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Dean Houssam Toutanji, Dunn, Poppe and Michigan Public Service Commissioner Rachael Eubanks at the Sept. 16 ribbon cutting. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … Dystrophy Association and for Stitches of Love, a patriotic service organization that creates stockings filled with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the … by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more … as the winner of an international award for distinguished service to her profession by the Geochemical Society. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … with WMU and our other community partners," says Michael D. Evans , executive director of the Kalamazoo Literacy … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher

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… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the area of flexible printed electronics with its highest award. The foundation awarded Dr. Margaret Joyce , a WMU … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … serve as a reminder that perseverance and dedication are always worth it.”  Katie Pesola Quick credits her … has received the Food Marketing Association Distinguished Service Award. Evan Raches  is a junior from St. Joseph, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … first lady and President Floyd's surviving spouse. Floyd was president of WMU from 1998 to early 2003. He went on to … 59. 'A new standard in higher education' "President Floyd's service relative to our College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive

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… the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson Healthcare. She was rushed there after being found in the pool at the Maple Street facility where she regularly swam. She was 65. Visitation information will be announced … degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Iowa. Services The visitation and memorial services will be held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … rolled out in June to coincide with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. He joins celebrities like actress Rita … says. "Our players are all required to complete community service. Most of them meet that requirement and quadruple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687