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Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

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… students sprawled out studying, bicycles parked in racks, frisbees being tossed about. But a brontosaurus towering over … the entrance to a building? Western Michigan University is taking a walk into uncharted territory with a park … allowing visitors to walk among titans of the Triassic, juggernauts of the Jurassic and creatures of the Cretaceous. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition … Submitted by Deanne Puca on The 2021-22 Sky Broncos precision fight team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Seeing success in the skies, Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , placed second overall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

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… socializing and a dining center under one roof.  But, in this case, the students are sharing their meals, their time and their personal lives in an assisted-living facility with residents who are in their 80s … in having had many past experiences as a volunteer or visitor in assisted-living and nursing homes.  “But this was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

Students try their skills at aviation and engineering

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… Schools and Calhoun and Van Buren Intermediate School Districts will learn about various aerospace and aviation … at WMU's aviation campus, located at the W. K. Kellogg Airport. Students will move from station to station and … in launching water rockets and building gliders. Also on display for students to explore will be WMU's Boeing 727, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/552

Comedian Pete Lee coming to campus

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… at Bernie's Comedy Club in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 without. Pete … about entertainment presented by CAB. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 13, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/60

Sustainability open house offers fun, educational activities

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… Earth and the Student Garden Organization, the event is open to the public free of charge. It will feature music, … demonstrations Art exhibitions The the Gibbs House is located at 4503 Parkview Ave. in Kalamazoo. … Sustainability at @email or (269) 387-0943. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 5, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/298

Canadian roundtable addresses U.S. relations, climate change

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A visiting expert in international studies from British Columbia will examine Canadian-United States relations, … of International Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia, will speak at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/334

Trustees approve retirements of four faculty members

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… its Feb. 29 meeting. Trustees also signed off on one administrative resignation, two professional leaves and one … and effective dates of retirement are: James Daniels , assistant professor of theatre, 25 years, effective … April 30, 2012 Martin Grant , master faculty specialist of aviation sciences, 13 years, effective Aug. 19, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/203

Local candidates in upcoming election to appear at campus forum

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… on candidates ahead of voting Nov. 6. KALAMAZOO—The public is invited to meet several candidates for local, state and … Center . Tables will be set up for candidates to display information and speak directly with students. WSA … and attendees. The event also will feature general nonpartisan voter information. The following is a list of confirmed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2344

Make a Difference Award nominations due

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… awards are due by Wednesday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investments of energy and creativity. It … year. The annual award, which may only be received once, is given to each year's four most outstanding semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1698