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Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… and other diseases. A page from a Folia book can clean up to 100 liters of water at a cost of less than a penny per … how important the tool would be to provide safe water supplies. "I hope that these filters will one day help … as one of the top 100 inventions of 2015 and won the Design Intelligence Award and Institution of Chemical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… Lakes Culinary Team, and he was the only member of the group not from the Detroit area. He and his teammates, Chefs … for his five-course tasting menu. Teammate Abbey picked up a third bronze, also in culinary art. Olympic training … to WMU in 2014 after nine years with Bronson Healthcare Group and a career in food that began with the Opryland Hotel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division

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… work in concert with faculty and staff in an environment designed to help students pursue their purpose, prosper in … serve on the leadership team at Western. I look forward to supporting the Bronco family in leading innovation and … bridge gaps in access and engagement. Vasquez Heilig grew up in Lansing, Michigan. He attended the University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western. They are chosen from … Champion Champion, custodian with Building and Custodial Support Services, has mastered the art of outstanding … comfortable in approaching him with questions or suggestions,” writes his colleagues. Scott Hennessy Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Officials release early results of stakeholder survey

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… agreement for the aspirational initiatives being suggested for inclusion in Western Michigan University's … is the challenge to create a campus culture that supports academic excellence and maintains a positive and … becoming a campus that models a welcoming and supportive university climate. The top priority among the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29622

Sales students shine during two national competitions

Haworth College of Business

… meeting to determine the needs of an organization and set up a future product demo. Milantoni and Warner were coached …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28900

All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival

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… the Chamber of Commerce of Pushkin, Russia; U.S. Rep. Fred Upton ; Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell ; WMU President John … history, literature, cultural symbolism, painted pysanki eggs and study abroad. At 11 a.m., Dr. Inna Molitoris , a … elaborately decorated eggs, but also to create their own designs. Also at 2 p.m., WMU's Judith Rypma , master faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28235

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

W Magazine

… field. "The Broncos Lead Internship Program financially supporting the DeLano Farms interns not only helps us have a … Kalamazoo Nature Center's DeLano Farms. For 12 weeks, a group of interns from Western Michigan University swapped their … my career." Interns also had the opportunity to visit Kellogg Biological Research Center, which practices rotational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437

Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… Four recipients come from underrepresented or minority groups, and all are from Michigan. They are scheduled to … in accountancy and is the son of Lloyd Farrel and Jamie Heggie. Lily Heitz lives in Fountain and graduated from Mason … students needing financial aid. The scholarships are designed to provide a financial "foundation" to the recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed

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… to increase access to well-paying jobs. Information on upcoming events open to the public will be made available at … gap The impact of poverty and race on chances for upward mobility is well documented in Kalamazoo, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269