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First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… by nature. It fueled her dream of a career working with animals and her passion for environmental … media pretty quickly. She's reached influencer status with more than 17,000 followers on TikTok for her impressive … across the street that she loved to explore as a kid. "Not having Wi-Fi (until the latter years of high school) …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity
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… to boost publications and marketing capacity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hunt Davis KALAMAZOO--Two new employees with longtime ties to Western Michigan University have been … by the Kalamazoo Gazette. For seven of her 13 years with that publication, she covered higher education and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/632
Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research
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… fabrication will potentially increase energy density without sacrificing battery life. Lithium-ion batteries, such as those in cell phones, that now take up to three hours to charge would take only 10 minutes or less with such next-generation technology. According to Dr. Terri …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986
Do it yourself at HullabaZoo Saturday
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… Do it yourself at HullabaZoo Saturday Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Screen printing does not require … (subject to change) 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Screenprinting with Clem 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Tie-dying with Rory Svekric (Bring your own 100-percent cotton …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/323
Trustees approve change in bookstore operations
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… approve change in bookstore operations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Follett Higher Education Group … the University administration to enter a lease agreement with the Follett Higher Education Group Inc., paving the way … process in which WMU sought proposals from national firms with experience in the collegiate book business. The goal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5321
Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids
College of Education and Human Development
… 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 … experiences. Founded in Kalamazoo, the company's most well-known event is the Donut and Beer Festival —an instant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872
WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership
Haworth College of Business
… Partner status illustrates our focus on linking theory with practice," says Dr. Matt Ross , assistant professor of … Trading Room, located in the Haworth College of Business, with an additional terminal available in the college’s … ways that students are benefiting from the Bloomberg technology. Students gain experience with the most widely used …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733
WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
College of Arts and Sciences
… introduces new tribal governance certificate Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The tribal governance certificate … (Photography credit: Johnathan Moulds) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the launch of the region's only graduate certificate in … sovereignty while also establishing a closer relationship with the local Indigenous tribes of southwest Michigan. With …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… online because of the pandemic, the product design and innovation major is able to work on projects that could … games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with toys all day, it hardly feels like a job. Western … it's the best," says Dempster, who landed an internship with Hasbro this summer. Working in the kids games division, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups
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… Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups Submitted by … principal at El Sol Elementary school, for his work with the school's Spanish-speaking and English-as-a-second … of the El Sol community and those of his student learners with grace and diligence. He expects a great deal from his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446