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Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… corner of Rood Hall. Darrel Junkins , grounds supervisor, will provide in-depth information about the selected tree and what goes into making the decision to plant at this specific location. The event also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Miller Auditorium announces full 2012-13 event lineup

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… in West Michigan Series of "West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "Hair" and "Wicked." Available now, season … the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for what USA Today called "the most complete--and completely … "Believe" Friday, April 5, 2013, 8 p.m. Contact: Tonya Durlach May 17, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/560

University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… Plan Year Three Year-end Report on Progress and Outcomes," is available at wmich.edu/strategic . It includes an … For WMU to move to the next level, we need to focus less on what we're doing now and more on what our University and its individual units need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… Solo Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's not often a trombonist needs security clearance to perform. But Alyson Johnson … University freshmen are two of three tenor trombone finalists selected to compete in the American Trombone Workshop's … The studio's reputation for elevating elite musicians is what drew both Johnson and O'Connell to Kalamazoo. "I had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182

Sales student places first in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition in Warrensburg, Missouri, on Nov. 2 , with one student taking top honors in the sales role-play category. This victory builds on a winning streak for WMU sales and … point on the plan that Nabozny recommended was higher than what this potential client was currently paying, he was able …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50378

Advancing environmental justice topic of humanities lecture

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… protection for all Americans will get a closer look this month when an environmental justice activist from New York visits the Western Michigan University campus. Peggy Shepard , co-founder and executive director of West … environmental and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know and do about it. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13515

Professor honored for her service, commitment to students

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… commitment to students Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , a dedicated professor and mentor at … Geography and Sustainability. “She represents exactly what Western Michigan University wants in its faculty. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… funding surge of $14 million from the state of Michigan. This funding promises to bolster the survey's efforts and lead to … are, how to manage them in a sustainable way and understand what the possible risk factors are, is absolutely essential. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… and writing studies KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Brian Gogan is no stranger to the writing process. Brainstorming, … with generative AI.” But the old adage “you get out what you put in,” most certainly holds true.  “If you want … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… Mich.—The Western Michigan University football team is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not … computer information systems major from Mundelein, Illinois. "So, we're out here working in the heat, but we love … just one way we can give back and show that we appreciate what they do for us." The call to service is something Tim …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389