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Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

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… in a project for Consumers Energy to help educate young people about the benefits, and limitations, of solar … "They are capturing and storing this information so people can see how much power is being generated and how placement … until reaching their current design. A former intern with Consumers Energy, Ryan will work for the company after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… to travel to each of the presidential centers to meet with and learn from former presidents, key administration … of peers, and exchange ideas with mentors and others who can help them make an impact in their communities. In … The group, which was selected from among more than 600 applicants for the program, includes mid-career professionals in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

WMU offers on-campus summer reading event for families

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… and sister to a pet store to pick a pet. Naturally, they can’t choose just one. The free public event in Buster's, … the WMU Bookstores Shops, is sponsored by the WMU Bookstore with assistance from WMU Reading Clinic and the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25681

Alton Brown to bring culinary variety show to campus

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… star Alton Brown will bring his show "Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science" to Western Michigan University's Miller … for broadcast excellence. "Eat Your Science" audiences can expect comedy, talk show antics, multimedia … WMU students are limited to one discounted ticket per event with a valid Bronco Card. Tickets may be purchased in person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27841

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… fifth consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for funding to help them hire Western Michigan … Award Program provides matching funds to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees hire WMU students to work on … hour. She adds that there are few restrictions on who can apply, but the program is targeted towards companies in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954

Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival

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… , both in Miller Auditorium. The conference will conclude with an evening performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Miller … with Steven Scott Smalley, the National Band Association's Young Composer and Conductor Mentorship Project, and the … iTunes. "Joyride for Orchestra" won the Arizona Musicfest's young composer fanfare competition, and "You Are Cordially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391

Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

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… day on campus, enjoying a variety of competitions along with sledding, ice skating and live entertainment. Hot food … There will be a heated hospitality tent where carnivalgoers can warm up between activities and a stage for live music … into sleds, then race their creations. Throughout the day, young and old alike are invited to bring their sleds to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… program will prepare students to enter the field of esport with hands-on knowledge of the values, ethics, arts and … and Arts and Sciences. For the required electives, students can choose from one of two emphasis areas: values, ethics … needs people who are trained, not only in technology, but with the business, management, creating and scheduling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… concept that Scott Matzka revisited after he was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. The 38-year-old father of two met Nancy … benefit from the cross-functional thinking that MBA classes can provide.  "One of the key goals of the class is to … rewards, realizing how satisfying working with a purpose can be." McIver’s approach is something that students valued …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… charge all participants a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. Chinese culture classes are taught in English and … Feb. 20 (session I) and March 12 to April 16 (session II). Can-Do Kitchen, 511 Harrison St., Kalamazoo. Tuition: $60. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37