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WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition

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… WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition Submitted by Paula M. … hatched at Western Michigan University. Three submissions from WMU faculty and administrators were selected by the … of anthropology and of gender and women’s studies, asks how the reversibility, irreversibility and tipping points of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53615

Island Festival features Caribbean vibe

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Island Festival features Caribbean vibe Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Kalamazoo Island Fest is in its 20th year. KALAMAZOO, … 20th annual Island Festival has a new time and location this year, featuring a variety of Jamaican and … cuisine and live reggae music that ranges from the top local talent to well-known regional and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25976

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… a big driver of viewership for the Super Bowl, and advertisers are banking on it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. … it to watch the 49ers take on the Chiefs? Or is it to see how Travis and Taylor interact? Or, is it just to see what … the Super Bowl window to begin as early as three weeks out from the game.” Given the enormous captive audience, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture

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… University researcher has been awarded a $284,833 grant from the National Science Foundation to study negatively … awarded to Dr. Gellert Mezei , associate professor of chemistry, who has been studying negatively charged ions, also … Mezei's research ultimately could further understanding of how anions can be extracted from industrial and mining waste …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390

51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca

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… medieval mecca Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is required for all attendees. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When some 3,000 medieval scholars from around the globe travel to Kalamazoo this month, … the Medieval Institute. "There are sessions that focus on how the Middle Ages are portrayed in today's popular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32064

One Stop offers convenient service to students

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… will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with … parents an assortment of campus services in one centralized location. The center will close over the weekend, Jan. 5-6. … immunizations and health care services. Representatives from several areas will be on hand to assist students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3397

Employees offered chance to study Spanish and culture in Mexico

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… Employees offered chance to study Spanish and culture in Mexico Submitted by Anonymous (not … intensive language and cultural study abroad program is open to all WMU faculty members and benefits-eligible … de Queretaro. To be eligible, applicants must complete Spanish 1010 or the equivalent language skills test by the end …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/36

KPS Class of 2018 coming to WMU to look at college life

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… the third year in a row, Western Michigan University is opening its residence halls, classrooms and dining halls … begin March 12. "By bringing young people to campus and showing them the many benefits of studying at a major public … school graduation. The scheduled visits include students from these school on these dates: Hillside Middle School : …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/215

WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine

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… WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: May, Penny, Steele, Marzke and Diana (Photo … students' articles are in keeping with Encore's mission of showcasing the greater Kalamazoo community, but, the articles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39823

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… on Padian KALAMAZOO--An internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues will … visits the campus March 29 and 30. His talks will explore how flight evolved and the reasons behind the dinosaurs' … in natural science and a master's degree in teaching, both from Colgate University. He earned a doctoral degree from

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249