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Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity
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… Mich.—The Western Michigan University football team is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not … computer information systems major from Mundelein, Illinois. "So, we're out here working in the heat, but we love it." A MISSION TO SERVE While volunteering provided an opportunity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389
New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany
University Libraries
… and life during an under-documented period in Ecuadorian history. Dr. Ann Miles , director of the Western Michigan … lives in Kalamazoo. Ina’s father, Alfred, was an avid hobbyist photographer and thoroughly documented their journey. In … and photographs and a compelling family story.” “[Ina] is so full of life. She's so full of optimism toward the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162
Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities
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… heart of campus built with belonging in mind. Bronco Bash is just around the corner on Tuesday, Aug. 29, where … networks and fun activities they can take part in this academic year. There's plenty of activities for Broncos … day of class, meet new friends, mingle with faculty and advisors, find classrooms, navigate around campus and become …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431
WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety
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… grants totaling $434,690 from the Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Weather Technology in the Cockpit program … general aviation safety and, ultimately, reduce accident risk. The grants fund three of four Federal Aviation Administration projects aimed at improving the use of weather in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646
Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university
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… Kalamazoo campuses. A real-time map of campus chargers is available through the ChargePoint app. Chargers are … Kalamazoo campuses. A real-time map of campus chargers is available through the ChargePoint app. KALAMAZOO, … of charger use and will continue until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. Those fees are based on research conducted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042
Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sky Broncos finished fourth in the National Intercollegiate Flying … place fourth overall. The event winner was Southern Illinois University. Coming in second and third, respectively, … off "I am extremely happy with the team's performance this year on the national stage," says Sky Broncos Head Coach …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036
Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
Haworth College of Business
… a graduate student from Kalamazoo studying behavioral analysis, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas … and business marketing, received the $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for SnapDuct. George Joshua Turtle Jump Technology Turtle Jump Technology is a software development company focused on building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252
Trustees to consider 2018-19 apartment rental rates at December meeting
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… apartments. The board also will consider a motion to dissolve the WMU Research Foundation and move its functions … efficiency. Another resolution the board will consider is to amend the bylaws and articles of incorporation of the … cash accounts as well as annuity and life income funds. As is the case with all meetings of the WMU Board of Trustees, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44166
Students to rally for higher ed issues at Michigan Capitol
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… Students to rally for higher ed issues at Michigan Capitol Submitted by Anonymous (not … across Michigan to support and rally for higher education issues at this year's Lansing Blitz from noon to 2:30 p.m. … online at westernstudentassociation.org . Contact: Tonya Durlach March 22, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/275
Senior engineering design projects showcased Tuesday
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… and Applied Sciences on WMU's Parkview Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Nearly 220 seniors will … including Denso North America Foundation Inc., Kellogg Co., Otsego Paper Inc. and Pfizer Inc., and by state and local government. Participants hail from a variety of disciplines, including civil and construction engineering, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/335