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Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling Submitted by Erin Flynn on Joshua Turske led a research project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. … bins (per floor), trash started to accumulate in the bathrooms and classrooms, which is not good for custodians because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Annual Bronco Bash event set

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… Annual Bronco Bash event set Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bronco Bash is Tuesday, Aug. 27. … July 31 . Applications submitted after that date will be assessed a $25 late fee and processed pending available … is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 . The 39th annual event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 , on the Sangren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53837

Mary J. Bullock obituary

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… Mary J. Bullock obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mary J. Bullock , who … degree in education from the University of Colorado in 1963 before coming to Kalamazoo. She joined the WMU library staff … Church, 212 S. Park St., where a memorial service will be at held 11 a.m. Monday, July 1. Charitable donations may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7817

Assessment conference returns for 9th year

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… Assessment conference returns for 9th year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Past conference … Western Michigan University Assessment Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, in the … teaching assistants as well as faculty and staff members, including part-time instructors, are invited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45214

WMU ensembles to present headline performance at state conference

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… to present headline performance at state conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on University Chorale … state, and it is a tremendous honor for our ensembles to be invited to perform the opening night concert. This is a … we are anxious to 'show them off' to the state. They will be outstanding representatives of Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29517

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new chapter begins for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated … million from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), to be distributed over five years. Students gain real world …

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

Thomas J. Carr obituary

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… Thomas J. Carr obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Thomas J. Carr Thomas J. Carr , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died July 15. He was 87. Carr, of Kalamazoo, joined the … will take place. Visitation with family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22 , at Life Story Funeral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33588

2017-18 room and board rates top WMU board agenda

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… 2017-18 room and board rates top WMU board agenda Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Heights … more than 5,100 students, including 90 percent of beginning freshmen. Also on the April 27 agenda is a … received by the University. Extension of a lease in the Bernhard Center and an agreement with the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39597

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… as associate vice president for Facilities Management Submitted by Deanne Puca on Chad Stirrett KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … vice president for Facilities Management . Chad M. Stirrett began as a new administrator in the department responsible … into the future. “There’s always challenges to balance between older facilities and the newer ones and the decision …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… skills and personal growth propel student's experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of Western Michigan University,  Jacob Roberts knew this was the University for him. During that … aerospace engineering. “I thought I was just coming here to be a student and to learn in academics, but I unexpectedly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386