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West Michigan investment fund secures $21 million for local business community

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… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on From left, Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver stand in front of Western's Haworth … first close of the fund. Launched in August 2020, the fund is targeting $50 million with the aim of generating … social and educational returns in West Michigan through acquisition of small businesses. Sleeping Giant Capital will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64313

Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources

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… Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources Submitted by Erin Flynn on 10/23/20 Update: Due to inclement weather this morning, the Hike for Mental Health Awareness will not be … distress, how to respond effectively to a friend who is struggling and how to identify when and how to share resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633

WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race

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… California, to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The race is 2,338 nautical miles long and will challenge pilots to … teams and 100-plus women of all ages competing, 14 teams this year represent aviation colleges around the nation. This is the first time since 2008 a WMU team has entered the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… best chance of completing her life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. Jackson … to remove a glass pane from the greenhouse rooftop and devise a protective barrier to protect the spike from the cold …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Sky Broncos top regional competition to advance to nationals

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… ground and flight events, Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , brought home top honors … May 8 to 13, 2023, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 15-member team is led by head coach Austin Barrett and assistant coach Jack …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69583

WMU Frostic School of Art offering visiting artist lecture series

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… WMU Frostic School of Art offering visiting artist lecture series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18695

Steampunk adaptation of 'The Fantasticks' comes to campus

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… adaptation of the classic musical "The Fantasticks" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … fathers and the wall that divides them, "The Fantasticks" is crafted with charming simplicity, captivating music and whimsy. This timeless tale will ignite imaginations and delight the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14005

China's economy, agricultural system on tap as topic of Sichel Series

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… development and agricultural system when he speaks later this month at Western Michigan University as part of the … speak at noon Wednesday, March 30 , in 2028 Brown Hall. His talk is titled "Why Is the Exit Right the Key to the … under compulsory collectivization in the past and its struggling urbanization right now as a result of its compulsory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31053

Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… Solo Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's not often a trombonist needs security clearance to perform. But Alyson Johnson … University freshmen are two of three tenor trombone finalists selected to compete in the American Trombone Workshop's … National Solo Competition , held at Fort Myer, Virginia. "This is the Army Band's home. It's built up on a hill and you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182

Graduate students receive WMU Dames Endowed Scholarships

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… a Dames Endowed Scholarship offered on a competitive basis to exceptional students enrolled in a graduate degree … WMU Women’s Association, both men and women may apply for this scholarship, but by the terms of the agreement, preference is given to women. The scholarship funds are restricted to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32980