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Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio
Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
… Mich.—A classroom at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RID+I) is blurring the line between … graduation. The course, led by adjunct professor of design practice Michael Seeley , builds on student work from … students hands-on experience with corporate partners, startups, and even venture capitalists. Michael Seeley brings his …
https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio
The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of legendary Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, she remembers, "I would … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
Sculpture celebrating Kalamazoo Promise to be unveiled
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… "Kalamazoo Promise: Who Benefits," is a collection of upraised hands. It has literal ties to the Promise and its … promoted the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship that covers up to 100 percent of college tuition and fees for graduates … five years, has served as the coordinator for academic support for Kalamazoo Promise recipients at WMU. Williams is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1601
Dining Services hosts special Feast of Nations dinner
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… the world. Menu items include assorted sushi, falafel, soupa seca de camarones y fideos, chicken satay, stifado, … and cash at the door. Students, faculty and staff can set up a Dining Dollars account online in advance. For more … Judy Gipper at @email or (269) 387-4844. Contact: Tonya Durlach March 19, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/262
Staff award winners to be celebrated at reception
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… Frazier, Facilities Management-building custodial and support services Nicole Kalmbach, Division of Student Affairs … and daily investment of energy and creativity. Up to 15 staff members may receive the award in each of two …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/307
Residence hall hosts safe trick-or-treating night
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… on the main floor and then trick-or-treat in escorted groups. To entertain both kids and parents, each floor will … Street or West Michigan Avenue by following the Ring Road signs. Families joining the festivities on Oct. 28 should … across from the walking bridge to Goldsworth Valley Pond. Signs will guide guests up the hill to Eicher/LeFevre. Visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2316
WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty
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… PIO represents approximately 650 part-time employees, made up of non-tenure-track instructors who teach at least three, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5944
Funded call for students' original artwork on climate change
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… enrolled in the fall 2013 semester are eligible to submit up to three pieces of original artwork by email to … william.davis@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2445. Contact: Tonya Durlach August 5, 2013 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8336
Book identifies strategies for successful fundraising
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… with those donors early in the process. When I came up with some models, I thought, why wouldn't I share it?" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7670
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… to their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well. Good … Brown, who was the oldest of six children, "so the first couple of years of college were challenging to me. I wasn't … not heed their advice and regrets that decision, which she freely admits when talking to current students in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976