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WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of just 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored Dec. 17 by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools, which named the top innovators in school

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

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… KALAMAZOO—A scientist with a seven-year track record of conducting research at U.S. facilities at the South Pole … Melville , senior scientist with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, will talk about "Science, Engineering, … in which he was involved, including efforts to include high school teachers as part of the team under the auspices of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

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… tested on the WMU campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Transportation of the future has arrived on the Western Michigan University … campus. Research involving an autonomous electric shuttle officially kicked off Thursday, Sept. 19 . The $2.1 million project, funded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431

Paule Miller obituary

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… (not verified) on Paule Miller Paule Miller , associate professor emeritus of languages and linguistics at Western … nationally. Before coming to WMU, Miller taught elementary school at Lycée of Saint Quentin in France in 1944-45 and taught French at Parchment High School from 1960 to 1962. She earned a bachelor's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32193

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… diversity and inclusion by honoring three recipients of Excellence in Diversity Awards during a ceremony at … the Adrian Trimpe Building. Dr. Kirsty Eisenhart , director of developmental math in the Department of Mathematics; the Graduate College , and the Committee for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530

New music concert features student ensemble

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… a Wire will premiere "Biodiversity," a composition by WMU professor Christopher Biggs. WMU professor of voice Carl Ratner and pianist Raymond Harvey, … since junior high. The two then attended the same high school and undergraduate institution, the Conservatory of

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4475

Fifteen engineering societies join to celebrate Engineers Week

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… with Western Michigan University for the 61st observance of National Engineers week, an annual event organized by … societies to increase public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. WMU and the Southwest Michigan … engineers and scientists. Earlier in the day, area high school students interested in engineering or related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/134

Richard L. McAnaw obituary

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… verified) on Richard L. McAnaw Dr. Richard L. McAnaw , professor emeritus of political science at Western Michigan University and founder of what would become the School of Public Affairs and Administration, died Oct. 21 . … Center for Public Administration, the forerunner of WMU's School of Public Affairs and Administration. McAnaw's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28288

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

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… Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving Submitted by Anonymous (not … verified) on WMU Senior Ben Pikaart regularly makes use of equipment available to him in the Open Bike Shop. … peers ever since are bearing fruit for today's members of the campus and Kalamazoo communities. Thanks primarily to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

Welcome basket items sought for Seita students

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… Michigan University will welcome its seventh class of Seita Scholars this fall, and many of these students, who … system, will arrive without basic items to help make their school year successful. The Seita Scholars program is … August. A list of items needed, including personal care, school and residence hall supplies and financial assistance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16892