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Annual festival brings 900 high school singers to campus

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… performance in WMU's Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public, and it will feature the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45345

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… about anywhere, it's necessary to have water nearby. To supplement the four stormwater retention ponds at the … rates. In Michigan, both honeybees and bumblebees are in significant decline. Problems from pesticide use, climate … bees like leafcutter and mason bees are docile, unless aggressively provoked, and have a mild venom so there's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… to express themselves Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with … to life. Participants at the day program were able to design, create and sell their artwork at the Kalamazoo Art … , shop supervisor for the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation , who cuts the varying sizes of foam …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… (not verified) on Dr. King at WMU in 1963 KALAMAZOO--Upcoming activities at Western Michigan University, … quintet Sweet Honey in the Rock and a major voice for freedom and justice. With the help of a Michigan Campus … is "Remember the Dream: Be the Legacy." All events are free and open to the public. Saturday, Jan. 14 WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor

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… young people from traditionally underrepresented groups. In addition to his career with the VA, Adams has been … through his 27 years of service--23 of them as an FAA-designated pilot examiner and FAA safety counselor. His … students find jobs after graduation and even offering them free check rides. After retiring in 1986, Schiffer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733

Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU

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… Like all talks in the series, her presentation is free and open to the public. Fulton will also conduct a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… its spring semester lecture series, with all events being free and open to the public The lecture series begins today … declining biodiversity. The WMU Climate Change Working Group is hosting this talk as part of its "Climate Emergency: … Labs. All Ethics Center events are eligible for WMU Signature credit.  Learn more about the Center for the Study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics

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… a four-decade career at Western, including 24 years heading up the division. “We are grateful to Kathy for her many … leading Bronco Athletics has left an incredible foundation upon which our forthcoming athletic director can build in … State University (OSU) Beavers as deputy athletic director supervising capital projects and internal operations in 2017. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… energy from the sun within 15 years by dramatically ramping up the nation’s solar capacity. But you can't just flip a … students. They're traditional devices that haven’t been redesigned in about 70 years, which becomes an issue when trying … such as transformers and motors." These components aren’t designed to work with the new technology, which can lead to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips

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… These short-term, noncredit activities are fee based and designed for passionate learners age 50 and over. Registration … Programming is developed by institute members with the support of WMU's Extended University Programs staff. … six programs on a wide range of topics. The programs are free and open to the public and will be held from 11 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319