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Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage
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… world record, grabs international coverage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn … one time. The event also garnered international attention, with an Associated Press Story about the event being tracked …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777
Dunn visits China and Malaysia to celebrate partnerships
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… Dunn visits China and Malaysia to celebrate partnerships Submitted by … in Malaysia and the 30th anniversary of a WMU partnership with that organization that created a "twinning" program … — GUFE—celebrating the expansion of a partnership agreement with the Chinese university that will bring hundreds of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41069
WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field
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… rugby field Submitted by Erin Flynn on Joseph Backe, a mechanical engineering major, works on a machine during his … "Most of our team is from the Chicago area, so I played with or against pretty much all of my teammates in high … and honors student is majoring in mechanical engineering , with a goal of completing an accelerated master's degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485
Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU
College of Education and Human Development
… internship to promote WMU Submitted by Chris Hybels on Montana Smith was accompanied by Drs. Kristal Erhardt, … her internship in South Korea. Drs. Liu, Lee and Erhardt with Smith posing in front of the Soonchunhyang University … at Soonchunhyang University. WMU representatives visited with members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council. WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268
WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award
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… poetry book published, wins big award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rocha KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A book of … about the self, family and place." Winning the award comes with a $5,500 prize in addition to publication. It was a … on her poetry collection for 10 years. She credits working with Olsen and his colleague and fellow poet Dr. Nancy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664
WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation
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… of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new fleet of aircraft. DETROIT—Western Michigan University's top-flight College of Aviation is getting … for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet with the newest technology in the field. "When we acquired …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172
Making 'work from home' work for you
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… do not make FOR ideal desks. However, like your lights and darks on wash day, work and home life became difficult … But “making do” for a couple of weeks turned into several months. Some of us might not go back to the office until … study of how we work. “And that discomfort, if it continues without us doing something about it, may actually cause some …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168
Education researcher to be honored as WMU emerging scholar
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… to be honored as WMU emerging scholar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spybrook KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Curriculum Study and Abt Associates, will be presented with the 2016-17 Emerging Scholar Award during WMU's Fall … will feature a keynote speaker, an event kickoff, sessions with previous award winners and a picnic luncheon after …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35309
Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights
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… to give talk on peace building, women's rights Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Leymah Gbowee KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Organized as a fundraiser, the event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 and will be preceded by a … in the Bernhard Center's South Ballroom. They will begin with a reception for Gbowee at 5:30 p.m. The $50 per-person …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210
Complexions Contemporary Ballet to perform at Miller Auditorium
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… Ballet to perform at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Complexions Contemporary Ballet … Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson with a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures, … that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Michigan Council for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37413