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WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of just 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored … higher education category. The annual awards program is designed to recognize the best environmental efforts in … is a tool to help school staff and educators identify what supports or impedes healthy, resource-efficient and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744
Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo
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… Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo Submitted by … and features in the photos, and often comments on the history behind individual buildings and the people who owned … in full color except for drawn illustrations," Stroh says. "What's more, the CD emphasizes architecture and the 'built …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12737
Laura G. Manis obituary
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… Laura G. Manis obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Laura G. Manis , an associate professor emerita in what had been the University Counseling and Testing Center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45875
Graphic novel expert to give talk as part of common read events
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… Ballroom. Dr. Hillary Chute , associate professor of English at the University of Chicago, will speak on … The work selected for WMU's 2015-16 University Common Read is Spiegelman's "Maus I: A Survivor's Tale. Pantheon Books … Spiegelman called "MetaMaus," which explores the making of what Chute calls Spiegelman's "terrain-shifting" Maus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27437
AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU
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… AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on The AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at WMU Feb. 5 to 18. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sections of the … efforts in hosting this event and invite you to see what wonderful healing art we have created together as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45041
Students take third place in national student advertising competition
Haworth College of Business
… Students take third place in national student advertising competition Submitted by Samantha Hooker on WMU … , WMU professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion program, a team of advertising and … about the advertising campaign process since it mirrors what they will do for a real client when they enter the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53330
WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts
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… Center in the Adrian Trimpe Building. Dr. Kirsty Eisenhart , director of developmental math in the Department … students, especially in understanding the impact of microaggressions and bias experienced by these students. A … members. To quote a nominator, "This committee exemplifies what diversity and inclusion really means." About the awards …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company … Rose Soma: Up-Cycled Shirts. Soma's company addresses the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste … for cash prizes while obtaining valuable feedback about what it would take to launch their innovative ideas. This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Amelia Bodinaku on The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award … as poet laureate of Kansas and poet in residence at the Guggenheim Museum. A celebrated author of five poetry … for building brands, driving strategy and understanding what resonates with consumers. Read more about WMU’s …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news
International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… staged around WMU's Main Campus to educate and entertain. This year's week includes events during which attendees can … trivia, see a traditional Japanese comedy performance, listen to an orchestra performance by refugee youth in the … as well as three additional talks. The talks will be on "What kind of language is Chinese?" "Vision of Wisdom 2025: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671