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Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
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… by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade … Fair, acclaimed for hosting high-quality juried artworks from more than 150 artists; and Art Hop, an evening of art …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award
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… vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America Roadtrip event … Museum's Wednesday Night Cruise-In. Pancella rides his bike from Portage, Michigan, to Kalamazoo during Bike Week 2021. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to create programming meant to … Courtney and Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak "I enjoy thinking about how we can support women on campus, how we can support …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
Talk details electric vehicle conversion
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… Michigan University professor Paul Pancella will describe how he converted a standard gas-powered car to an … "Hondatron: An Amateur Electric Vehicle Conversion" and discuss the motivation for his project, its design and … and the results. Pancella converted a 1992 Honda Civic from its internal combustion gasoline engine to all-electric …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/99
WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall
College of Education and Human Development
… bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students at the … up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments from four colleges on campus. "The WMU Event Management … is different than a hospitality major that focuses on how to support an event within your facility. Students in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572
Student leadership institute coming up
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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An institute is being held this semester to help Western Michigan … Activities and Leadership Programs. It will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 , in 109 Bernhard Center. … on diversity and leadership, participants will learn how to work collaboratively in a diverse world and how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21122
WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes
College of Education and Human Development
… corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes Submitted by Chris Hybels on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties … initial comments or posts were genuine questions, asking how employees can be rewarded. And frequently, the answer to … in a negative way. This would certainly be a negative thing from a public relations and recruitment perspective for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148
Join in the festivities for the annual Sustainability Celebration
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… campus and community sustainability groups, EcoEssential distribution for new students, live music, delicious desserts … ride from the Office for Sustainability to the Kalamazoo Farmers Market will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. for the … @email. Office for Sustainability Located on the corner of Howard and West Michigan Ave, the Office for Sustainability …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55180
Medical weight loss program offers holistic, supportive approach
Sindecuse Health Center
… Medical weight loss program offers holistic, supportive approach Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on … months, participants will be supported by professionals from several areas of the University. The services are … well-being is well known and appreciated by WMU. She says, “My role is to help people develop and implement an eating …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71030
Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace
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… Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving … experience is undeniable. COVID-19 has disrupted everything from live music, to athletics, to schooling and more. Dr. … Principled Leadership and Business Strategy , researches how shared work rituals can inspire and give meaningfulness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170