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Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'
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… to a screening of the first installment of the web-based documentary series, "The Spirit Moves with Us: Afrikan Dance … depth of the culture to thrive, efforts must be made to show West African dance in its most authentic and genuine … allow a production team, consisting mainly of students, to work on individual episodes. Research started in 2014 and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422
Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess
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… employees may have contractually scheduled regular work days Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 as the University continues to … , and Saturday and Sunday , 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Store and vendor hours vary and are posted online . Metro Transit service … to Jan. 1 . Regular hours resume at 8 a.m. on Jan. 4. Waldo Library is closed from Dec. 19 through Jan. 6, open …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62284
Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support
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… state funds will help survey members with their continued work in the state—expanding geological mapping—to better understand resources like water, natural gas and aggregates that are available in Michigan, in order to … our most important natural resources, where they are and how we can manage and protect them," says John A. Yellich , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873
Bronconess wine brand partners with St. Julian, expands philanthropic impact
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… the Bronconess website . The name of the wine derives from how students working on the project envision the identity of WMU students … found in creating value for others. It's a great feeling to work on a brand with the goal of supporting students that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62248
Western supports veterans with new Military Ally program; announces Operation Hat Trick scholarship recipient
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… employees. Faculty, staff and administrators will learn how to validate issues and listen with a sympathetic ear so … from military service back into civilian life.” One student working through this process is Senior Airman Dustin Peek , … of overseas operations from Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia. Now as he transitions back to civilian life …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69797
Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community
Haworth College of Business
… along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow her community. Madie Gracey “I chose the … businesses sparked in 2016 when I took the opportunity to work at a local bakery in my hometown called Big City Small … relationships.” Her top highlight as a business student, however, has been receiving her Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832
More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day
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… First Year Experience sections, but we began thinking about how we could structure the experience so that we could have … the right service project for more than 300 people to work on was a challenge," says First Year Experience … service projects in the past, such as helping to clean up downtown Kalamazoo. But this is the first time that all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798
From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a degree and career in a challenging … campus. “It is difficult to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field as a female, ethnic minority with diverse … me to life.” In collaboration with mentors, Cilluffo is working on a project to help mediate pressing issues in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020
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… direction for the next five years. WMU trustees adopted this road map for the future in March, following nearly a year of work guided by a transition team led by Dr. Jody A. … specific strategies that can be employed to achieve them. However, the revised plan encompasses five instead of three …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750
Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… of renewable energy,” says Bright, who envisions herself working at an energy company after she graduates. “I’m so … and requires her to be organized to get everything done and done well. “To balance this, I find it important to … businesses in and around Kalamazoo to raise awareness about how engineering can be beneficial to all types of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114