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Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… Mich.—The Western Michigan University football team is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not … computer information systems major from Mundelein, Illinois. "So, we're out here working in the heat, but we love it." A MISSION TO SERVE   While volunteering provided an opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety

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… grants totaling $434,690 from the Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Weather Technology in the Cockpit program … general aviation safety and, ultimately, reduce accident risk. The grants fund three of four Federal Aviation Administration projects aimed at improving the use of weather in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… and life during an under-documented period in Ecuadorian history. Dr. Ann Miles , director of the Western Michigan … lives in Kalamazoo. Ina’s father, Alfred, was an avid hobbyist photographer and thoroughly documented their journey. In … and photographs and a compelling family story.” “[Ina] is so full of life. She's so full of optimism toward the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

WMU celebrates journal's 10-year anniversary on grandfamilies research

College of Education and Human Development

… anniversary on grandfamilies research Submitted by Chris Hybels on Drs. Ángel Gullón-Rivera and Andrea Smith. … Research, Practice and Policy . The peer-reviewed journal is dedicated to topics related to grandparents raising grandchildren and features high-quality, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74996

Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sky Broncos finished fourth in the National Intercollegiate Flying … place fourth overall. The event winner was Southern Illinois University. Coming in second and third, respectively, … off "I am extremely happy with the team's performance this year on the national stage," says Sky Broncos Head Coach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… to select the tree that will be planted. Tree Campus USA is a national Arbor Day Foundation program launched in 2008 … for effective campus forest management: maintain a tree advisory committee, have a campus tree-care plan, dedicate … and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were granted Tree Campus status in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Open house, commencement honor first medical school grads

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… in programs around the nation. To mark and celebrate what is a significant milestone for medical school students, … Campus, 300 Portage St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The public is welcome and no reservations are required. The following … ceremony at WMU’s Miller Auditorium. That event also is open to the public without advanced reservation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46878

Sales program again nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… With 320 students and more than 1,600 alumni, WMU's program is one of the largest in the country. "Our faculty works … "The recent renovation and expansion of the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab ensure that … even more experiences to demonstrate their skill and expertise in the field of sales." One hundred percent of WMU sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47256

Engineering students win national green vehicle competition

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… Western Michigan University has won the inaugural Human Assisted Green Energy Vehicle design competition sponsored by … four-member WMU Broncos team and their BroncoBike entry finished among the top three in nine out of the 10 criteria … schools including the universities of Cincinnati, Illinois and Minnesota as well as California Polytechnic State, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/350

Visiting scholar to share poetry and visual art

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… Visiting scholar to share poetry and visual art Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bervin … of art, poetry and scholarship will intertwine later this month when a visiting scholar and artist comes to town to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/259