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Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Friedmann Hall

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… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Friedmann Hall Submitted by Erin Flynn on … city of Kalamazoo lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Friedmann Hall. The water may be used for … sampling within the affected area verified the water is safe to drink. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just before 1 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67967

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman is excited to play Puck in Western's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Puck is a chaotic force in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses … Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for spring 2012 Chinese culture courses that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project Submitted by Chris Hybels on One of Cooper's favorite garments is a 1920s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

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… Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. Products go through phases of testing to determine compostability through disintegration, biodegradation and toxicity. KALAMAZOO, … Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certification is expected later this summer on the new compostability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… informative, and that's why organizers say no one should miss Western Michigan University's 30th annual International Festival. This year's festival will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, … culture and fashion from around the world through booth displays and performances brought to life by the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

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… charging stations and solar array are meant to serve as a visual symbol of the way forward for a clean transportation … electric vehicles are still in their infancy, but WMU is leading the way to support widespread adoption," says Dr. … director for campus sustainability. "The current situation is akin to when the density of gas stations was one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191

Campus Classic 5K has new course and start times

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… Classic will feature a new certified course, start and finish line, and post-race brunch venue. The Saturday, Oct. 6 , … Center. Participants will be timed using Chrondtract B-Tag disposable chips already fastened to their racing bibs. The … nearly every building on the West Campus while the 5K race is taking place and parking along the race route is

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1825

Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Jungwirth KALAMAZOO—A visiting scholar from Germany will give her perspective on gender equality at German universities when she speaks this month, launching the fall season of the Western Michigan … for the Humanities, 2500 Knauss Hall. Her presentation is titled "Gender Equality in German Universities: Policy, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1466

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… 9. KALAMAZOO—A lecture series featuring weekly talks and discussions focused on climate change will kick off … through April 17 at Western Michigan University. The multidisciplinary talks are free and open to the public and will … will be offered March 6 because of WMU's spring recess. "This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about a topic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798