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Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological … education budget and $2.9 million from EGLE, together with a separate one-time allocation of $5 million from the … resources, such as oil, gas, energy storage, critical and non-critical minerals,” says Autumn Haagsma , assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … 1, 2024 .  Sara Pearson, hiking on an Icelandic glacier with her husband, fellow geologist Adam Heft. In her new … facility, facilitate statewide geological mapping, aggregate research and exploration for critical minerals, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sue Ellen Christian works with interns and Kalamazoo Valley Museum staff on her … honest journalists function and how to verify information with engaging stories, characters and games,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

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… New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows, rubbing elbows with the industry's brightest stars. "This was my first time in New York, and nothing is going to live up to this!" LeKander says. The … by an exclusive experience at one of the fashion world's biggest events. "If I hadn't come to Western, I don't think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

Trustees slate short conference call meeting

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… Trustees slate short conference call meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan … is consideration of the terms of a new three-year contract with WMU's Part-time Instructors Organization. The group has … If approved by the board, the contract will go into effect with the start of the fall 2013 semester. PIO and campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5853

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on … day and asked what I did (in school). That led to a meeting with the vice president of innovation who gave me and … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

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… to strengthen department's multiculturalism Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Morris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … Multicultural Counseling and Psychology. The award assists with the many expenses associated with doctoral studies. It … arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Nicole Leffler June 1, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Michigan University's Soga Japan Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University … the wider Michigan community.  Yoshimoto began partnering with Michigan State University Extension in 2010, where she … Haenicke Institute for Global Education , was founded in honor of the 35 years Dr. Michitoshi Soga spent building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

University to be host of large mathematics education conference

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… of large mathematics education conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU hosts mathematics conference … through Sunday, Nov. 1-4 , in the Radisson Plaza Hotel. With the theme "Navigating Transitions Along Continuums," … in Mathematics Education, will share her experiences with scaling up innovations. Friday, 1 p.m.: Dr. Jere …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2456

Industrious students meet tough academic challenge

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… students meet tough academic challenge Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn and Kulhanek Dunn and Enbody … grades for an academic year and as a result, earned lunch with WMU President John M. Dunn. Raymond Enbody from … are the second group to meet the challenge and win lunch with Dunn. TRiO Student Success Program The TRiO Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2180