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Michigan first lady's assault prevention initiative funds WMU program
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… WMU will receive $25,000 to add to its existing programs with a pilot program that will provide leadership training and transferable skills that can empower men to become part of the fight against sexual … work is focused on engaging all students, the role men can play in preventing assault is key. According to Cari …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28331
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… among the experiences that stood out, making him a great candidate for the Space Force—then a newly created division … Force does a lot of other work, but basically we're charged with all new technology that goes into space and the … projects and meeting people doing the same thing that you're doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university
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… up sustainability efforts. The institution, in partnership with Consumers Energy, unveiled 10 new dual-port electric … recommendations and developing a model the University can draw upon in the coming years to maintain a robust, … of charger use and will continue until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. Those fees are based on research conducted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042
WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… improves access to study abroad programs for students with high financial need, increasing participation among … places and backgrounds,” says Adsmond . “A huge thank you to Professor Duke [ Leingpibul ] for leading us on this … Tokyo. “I’ve been interested in study abroad since I was young, and after receiving the Gilman Scholarship I was …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients
WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award
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… from simply recycling paper, cardboard and bottles and cans. WMU now focuses on waste reduction and prevention. Much of the improvement was due to significant reuse of construction materials, providing dining … stated, "It shows that waste reduction can be achieved with campus-wide support. It can’t be done by one person or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15543
Board approves 2018-19 apartment rental rates
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… residential units, keeping WMU rental rates in alignment with the surrounding community, with rates for fall 2018 going up between $8 and $19 per … plans, are available for an additional charge. Students can find out more about the options at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44221
St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics
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… for Special Olympics. This year's goal is $20,000. Anyone can take the plunge for a minimum registration fee—a … competition for more than 20,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This will be the fifth Polar … Other awards include most money raised and oldest and youngest plunger. Contact: Deanne Puca March 12, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226
New entrepreneurial speaker series debuts at business college
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… kicks off at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in 2150 Schneider Hall with Jen Randall, president of the Kalamazoo-based firm … The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059. Free parking is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2135
Business student wins one of six Adcraft scholarships
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… a $2,000 scholarship. She and fellow winners, along with their faculty advisors, will be honored at a luncheon … a WMU student. She served as creative director for the American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising … skills are outstanding. Her attitude is always positive and can-do. She never shies away from a challenge. And she is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6880
Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week
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… and employees use of computers also will be prioritized, with no guest logins allowed April 20-26 . In addition, the new Virtual Reality Lab, with more than 20 different titles in VR, will be open … Additional information and regular hours for the WMU VR Lab can be found at wmich.edu/library/services/vr . As a safety …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46381