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WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

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… summer heat and well away from an apiary buzzing with thousands of honeybees, the students paused for a … all the time, I'd be in heaven," said Caitlin Minzey who, with the others gathered, sampled honey from one of the … the students checked to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781

New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… University's Kalamazoo Autism Center will formally open with a Saturday, Sept. 17 , ceremony and a chance for … students, children and young adults who are involved with autism treatment and research," says psychology … in autism treatment." Formerly, the KAC had been operating within the Child Development Center, a well-established …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

Board to consider new AFSCME contract Friday

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… is consideration of the terms of a new three-year contract with the WMU chapter of the American Federation of State, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1192

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Erin Jackson

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… sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 without. Erin Jackson has performed stand-up on The Ellen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10710

WMU jazz students roll a lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards

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… The strong finish puts WMU in good company, in second place with the University of Music and the Performing Arts in … program to win more awards was the University of Miami, with 18 awards. But several of Miami's awards, as well as … out the top five were the University of North Texas with six awards, California State University with five, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23720

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

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… up sustainability efforts. The institution, in partnership with Consumers Energy, unveiled 10 new dual-port electric … commitment in those arenas and our willingness to partner with others who share the same values and vision." A $50,000 … of charger use and will continue until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. Those fees are based on research conducted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… their healthy habits by posting photos and videos, along with comments, in social media platforms such as Twitter and … and healthy relationships. The remaining topics, along with their posting time periods, are: Fitness, Oct. 31 to … inspiring content posted is judged by students and rewarded with a prize. Contest information, resources To take part in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… people. Newsted says by enabling those products, everyone with an @wmich.edu email account can choose to use them to instantly share and collaborate with anyone else at the University. He notes that WMU plans … is available to assist new GAE users with issues such as logging in, mobile device configuration and data migration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

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… Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's … and to experience Chinese culture in the process.” Along with live entertainment, the gala will include activities … sign in the 12-year-cycle. Zodiac animals are associated with one of the five elements. The 2019 boar is associated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… background in the paper industry, having served 12 years with Allied Paper. He also had 14 years of experience at … Paper, Recycling and Coating Pilot Plants teamed up with Global Green and its Coalition for Resource Recovery to … effort to the fast food and packaging industries, starting with Starbucks coffee cups. Kendrick participated in forums …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279