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Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… renovation plan was launched. Designed in partnership with Tower Pinkster and HGA, the renovated building design … the renovations include reconfigured classroom layouts, cutting-edge technology upgrades and both formal and … hope to provide students with an inspiring space where they can cultivate their intellectual curiosity, engage in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667

New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact

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… high-tech device that generates intense pressure combined with heat to cut hard and brittle materials has been … the finishing time and decreases or eliminates tool wear. "You're turning something very hard and very brittle into … among the 24 teams selected this year from among 350 applicants. "This is cutting technology done by splitting hairs," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443

Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance

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… Knowledge of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan website can help retirees as well as current faculty and staff … their WMU health care plan and the costs associated with it. About the presentation Speaking at the May 13 event … Melissa Bosak from BCBSM. Bosak will discuss: Establishing your individual BCBSM website account. Determining your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050

WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

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… tightly looped, restorative economic cycle where resources can be re-adapted for use without limiting the desirability of products or the loss of … for Sustainability. The WMU team's design presentation can be viewed at wegeprize.org/western-sustainers . About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… from Japan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Angles with some of the donations KALAMAZOO—Twitter messages … messages calling for the donations. Angles had been working with his colleagues at WMU to offer Japanese as an academic … a city that they knew and loved," Angles said. "I can't imagine how surprised the people at the library must …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… Scholars KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a program to help youths who have aged out of foster care go on to success in … model, will be in California, training how that state can implement a similar coaching strategy to help young … model is easily adaptable to anyone having a conversation with a student. "It will be great to share this with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

Food marketing student first to complete advanced category management certification

Haworth College of Business

… companies switch to our certification, which was developed with our partners at Learning Evolution.”   At WMU Haworth, students can receive their Level One certification through category … much smoother. Not many people enter the industry initially with strong category management knowledge.”   The course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70932

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… University announces wheels up on an enhanced partnership with SkyWest Airlines, the largest regional airline in the … be more thrilled to be on board now as an elite partner with SkyWest, which will give students direct access to … and operations . “The benefits are incredible, and I can’t think of a reason I would not want to be a part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… or low-income students for success. That experience along with a graduate  assistantship  with economically and … strategic goals.  “We were fortunate to have very strong candidates for this position,” says Dr. Candy McCorkle , … initiatives.  She also held administrative roles at Kellogg Community College, Ferris State University and Muskingum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

One Well Brewing on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… Hall. 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) 387-5964 or at  … (269) 387-5964 or visit wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36556