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Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… executive of a Michigan-based engineering firm will be on Western Michigan University's campus Thursday, Dec. 1 … for business practices that emphasize how business can build financial, social and environmental capital. Fred … Cascade Engineering in 1973 with the belief that business can complement financial performance with important work in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). Beginning her career in environmental consulting, Pearson … science in the public interest positions her as the ideal candidate to lead the MGS into its next phase of success." With the recent allocation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

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… Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2 Submitted by Deanne Puca on A member of the fire burn crew monitors an area burn at the … and the special equipment needed to pull off a burn can be mobilized quickly should the weather be favorable to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… and staff expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced … and staff receive their pledge cards, they should be returned directly to WMU United Way Campaign, Office of the … gift of at least $50 automatically enters a person into a drawing for up to $28,000 applied to a car of choice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs

University Libraries

… to champion the adoption and creation of OER at WMU because it makes a difference in our students’ lives,” said … benefits." When money is tight, students make choices that can negatively impact their academic success. Florida … learning materials from day one—not just the students that can afford it. Everyone has the resources needed to succeed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68028

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… for medics administering the vaccine to community members during a vaccination clinic held at the Army … at the possibilities that lie ahead. "I found out you can be anything you want to be if you work for it. This is … is looking forward to his next challenge: Army Officer Candidate School where he will continue his military career, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award

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… the Independent Publisher Book Awards honor the year's best independently published titles from around the world. … Adventists, who showed up in 1855, and from there he ran into John Harvey Kellogg. He was intrigued. The book was … fire in 1902. Its guests included a who's-who in American and international social circles, including movie stars, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26352

Chrysa Richards obituary

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… Richards , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 8 . She was 58. Richards, most recently of … in Waldo Library. Services A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, March 18 , at Lake Katherine … Gardens in Palos Heights, Illinois. Richards' obituary can be found at hirschfuneralhome.com .   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38083

WMU adds new undergraduate and graduate program concentrations

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… on The new specialization and program concentrations will be available starting in the fall 2014 semester. KALAMAZOO, … option specifically designed for audiology. Students can double-count 12 credit hours of coursework in both … will train WMU students as behavioral consultants who can help other teachers manage students who present …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16288

WMU professor recognized for gender-focused research

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… which recognizes the overall quality of the faculty member's work and contributions advancing knowledge in an area … over 10 years of documentary work, which took me to four Canadian provinces and 12 US states, and I am very proud to … in the production process, gaining experience before moving into professional employment. In addition to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22301