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Humanities center to tackle 'changing climates' in speaker series

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… Western Michigan University Center for the Humanities is bringing together scientists and humanists in its annual speaker series to consider … an Agenda when I Write about Global Warming?" Feb. 20: Peggy Shepard , cofounder and executive director of WE ACT for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9350

Sphinx Competition alums to perform at WMU

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… Montgomery. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … or (800) 228-9858. The Sphinx Virtuosi The Sphinx Virtuosi is a conductor-less ensemble of soloists, comprising top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9506

High school musicians to learn and perform on campus this summer

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… High school musicians to learn and perform on campus this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the Seminar brass choir and concert choir, First Baptist Church on Bronson Park, 315 W. Michigan Ave., in … piano), Dalton Center Recital Hall. About Seminar Seminar is unique in that it focuses on chamber music, providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47708

WMU South Neighborhood work kicks off with April input sessions

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… adjacent to Stadium Drive into a new campus gateway that is more connected with the community and offers eye-catching appeal to prospective students and campus visitors. "We're just getting started with planning for the … of a new student center to open in 2021. Demolition this May of Elmwood Apartments. Construction of new student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46035

WMU offers workshop on leadership in a technical world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at WMU’s Grand Rapids location . Registration is ongoing until March 30; the total fee is $400. Dr. Tim … for more than 1,700 employees and a budget of upwards of $275 million. Previously, he has served as dean of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67342

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Why you should get yours

Haworth College of Business

… University's director of the Center for Supply Chain, is providing students with a valuable opportunity. Through … certificate in process improvement. The workshop consisted of in-class value stream mapping projects, a process … and lastly a final certification exam. The training is becoming a key way of helping students stand out in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75341

Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library

University Libraries

… limited space. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The University Libraries is growing something new this spring—a Seed Library for the Western Michigan University … access to resources—even something unique as a packet of radish seeds. In addition to providing seeds, the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… through Western Michigan University. Learn how to register, when and where to vote, and even what choices you … sign up for election reminders, get help with voter registration or voting by mail, and even find issues on their local ballot. The platform is the latest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world Submitted … on Considering the impact of screens on child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic … is not what it used to be.  When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… experience in practical skills that impact engineering decisions. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … to take advantage of opportunities to achieve all of his goals in this way.  “Engineers need practical training on … meaningful to understand how to ‘go faster’ the easiest, cheapest or fastest way,” says Ahrens, adding that his

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373