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Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… of Western Michigan University students will join finalists from five other universities across Michigan to present … in prizes at the Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge this week. Teams will present their green energy strategies … electricity off grid and on grid. Team members are Neil Hurley and Matthew Olsen. e1e2 (earth first, everything else …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year

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… year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The festival is set for Nov. 16. KALAMAZOO—A series of concerts, … Fetzer's Kirsch Auditorium. The Kalamazoo Russian Festival is organized by the Kalamazoo Russian Cultural Association … and vocals. Children's Room highlights Jim Gardner, "Juggling Jim," will perform at 10 a.m. Gardner is a scientist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tracey … it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact and make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is honoring seven outstanding students as its 2023 … that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a student's general academic excellence, … overall project might not be feasible. I look forward to digging deeper and researching, with the purpose of obtaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry

Haworth College of Business

… New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s no secret recreational cannabis sales in Michigan are continuing to climb. With that … prepared to meet the need. The Haworth College of Business is offering a new cannabis marketing course starting in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68892

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… Michigan University's Asylum Lake Adventure Day. The event is set for 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 , or in case … 274-acre Asylum Lake Preserve to area school children and is held in cooperation with the Kalamazoo Nature Center. In … About 20 WMU students and community volunteers will assist during the event. Some serve as naturalists, offering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948

Researchers consider oral fluid testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology

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… could revolutionize the future of testing for drugs, which is subject to abuse. "The main way the outcomes of substance … abuse treatment and prevention programs are evaluated is by whether or not patients or clients cease, reduce or … drug use. The traditional objective way of measuring this has been through analysis of urine for drugs. However, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66863

State association honors Spanish faculty member

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… State association honors Spanish faculty member Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … member in Western Michigan University's Department of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899

Kalamazoo Literacy Council, WMU celebrate 10th annual literacy symposium

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… 10th annual literacy symposium Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), in collaboration with Western Michigan University, is proud to announce the 10th annual Adult Literacy Research … enhancing the lives of adults in Kalamazoo County who struggle to read, through programs designed to strengthen basic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73301

WMU professor takes the helm at state board

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… term as chair completing a seven-year term. The board is responsible for the certification, licensure and … public accountants and public accounting firms. The CPA is the most significant licensure for accountants in the … American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. AICPA is a national organization responsible for setting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60233