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WMU nets $140,000-plus in energy savings during holiday closure

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… in energy savings during holiday closure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Van Der Kley lowers thermostats … Michigan University came to an end Thursday, Jan. 2 , with offices returning to normal business hours and the … were dialed back to 55 degrees late in the day Dec. 24 with a single mouse click by Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12514

Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering major with a minor in climate change because of the … says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and inefficient designs, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Virtual Bash will have interactive video game feel

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A tradition that draws thousands to Sangren Plaza on Western Michigan University's … It includes a central campus area; an exposition hall with booths featuring dozens of Registered Student … resources, and local businesses; breakout rooms to catch up with old friends and meet new ones; and even a photo booth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65084

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program … Chain Undergraduate Programs . This distinction places it within the top tier of programs nationwide—an honor that WMU … students were employed or in graduate school within three months of graduation and median salary crested $65,000, with

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278

Emerita receives national honor for children's theatre work

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… national honor for children's theatre work Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Heinig KALAMAZOO—Dr. Ruth Beall … She has written several textbooks, including "Improvisation With Favorite Tales," which is in its 16th printing, and … Teacher," which Heinig revised three times after penning with WMU Professor Emerita of Theatre Lyda Stillwell and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1884

Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel

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… Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … staff, and collaborate in the development of budget models within academic affairs and with other vice-presidential areas. "I am delighted Chris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47705

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival … Mich.—Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure filled with everyone's favorite finger food—the tater tot!  Kendall … most versatile food items that you can really do anything with, and it's someone's favorite in any capacity. So that's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… for KPS career Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hailey Timmerman will graduate with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a … next generation," she says. Graduating Saturday, April 30 , with a degree in early childhood education, Timmerman just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

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… to pitch business ideas in new competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Competition is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO—All WMU students with an innovative business idea are invited to take part in … or teams. A maximum of 32 five-person teams may compete, with one student from each team delivering the pitch. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

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… From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sai Myint will graduate Saturday, Dec. 17, with a bachelor's degree in food marketing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pickleball is big business right now, with the sport exploding into primetime TV specials and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095