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WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee
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… hives during which students scrutinized bees for mites or signs of disease. They also looked at still-encased larvae, … the students checked to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? … eggs and everything looks good," he announced to the group before resealing the nuc hive. Most of the students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781
Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant
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… at the National Science Foundation is specifically to support low-income but academically talented students in STEM … investigator on the grant, who aims to offer more support for transfer students at Western. "We have a lot of … all of these freshman orientation things, but when you show up in January as a sophomore or as a junior, there just …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436
Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year
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… Last year's Michigan State Geographic Bee winner was runner-up at the national competition. creating awareness Each year … using materials prepared by the society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their … to inspire people to care about the planet, the member-supported society offers a community for members to get …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165
Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series
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… serving time in prison and meeting again in college. Taking up Martin Luther King Jr.'s themes of forgiveness and … The event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication. Upcoming events The dates, presentations, times and locations of other upcoming Ethics Center events include: Feb. 24-25 : One-act …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640
Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
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… shallow tray and a deep tray—with plans to expand to a cup in the future, says Lon Pschigoda , general manager of … manufacturer of natural fiber-forming equipment. Teaming up with WMU allows both sides to further develop and expand … , president and CEO of Kiefel parent company Brueckner Group USA. Contact: Deanne Puca February 22, 2023 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874
Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director
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… Crawford , a director of human resources at WMU, will take up the new post Tuesday, Dec. 1 . The position at WMU is specifically designed to lead and assist the University's senior officials … Resources certification and is Certified in Instructional Design and Training Marketing. For more news, arts and events …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359
WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive
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… announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The theme of this year’s campaign is … well as an opportunity to give back," Montgomery told a group of campus campaign volunteers. "We will work to continue … 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated gift of at least $50 automatically enters a person …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984
Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears
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… because most of my family right now thinks I'm going to end up working in the sports industry doing math. That would be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400
WMU jazz students roll a lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz students came up big in DownBeat's 38th Annual Student Music Awards, … Jasperse, professor. Out of State , Small Vocal Jazz Group, Undergraduate College Winner, Greg Jasperse, professor. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23720
Additional shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season
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… art center concert will feature their ultimate mash-up of classical music and pop, demonstrating why The Piano … You Can Sing, We Can Swing Better!" These talented vocal groups bring the energy as they put a retro spin on favorite … and feature discounted tickets and priority access to upcoming shows and events. Subscribers also receive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23570