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Geography grad created road map to success at Western
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… is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he completes his … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some students go to college looking for direction; Quinn Heiser decided to major in it. He will … degrees in geography, with an emphasis in geographic information systems (GIS), and philosophy. "A lot of people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466
Fetzer Center sets annual lunch with Santa
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… campus. The Fetzer Center's annual Lunch with Santa is set for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 . Families may take … sandwiches; macaroni and cheese; chicken tenders; seasoned curly fries; two soups; a salad bar; and assorted desserts … seating time is at 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Santa costs $8 for children ages 4 to 11 and $13.50 for adults. Children …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3039
Bronco Marching Band presents annual Season in Review concert
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… in Miller Auditorium. Tickets are $12 general admission, $8 for seniors and students, and are available from Miller … (800) 228-9858. Discounted tickets of $5 each are available for groups of 10 or more. Director David W. Montgomery promises fun for the entire family as the 300-member "sound of Western" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10647
Sculpture celebrating Kalamazoo Promise to be unveiled
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… that covers up to 100 percent of college tuition and fees for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools. Recipients can … intended to celebrate the work of Patricia Williams who, for the past five years, has served as the coordinator for academic support for Kalamazoo Promise recipients at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1601
Scholar to discuss new research on early Chinese language
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… Chinese language and the implications of this research for a deeper understanding of early Chinese culture. He is … in collaboration with Laurent Sagart of the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris that carries the working … "Old Chinese: A New Reconstruction," to be published by Oxford University Press. The book will present a revised …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/310
Alumna's app idea gives voice to those with speech difficulties
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… tile, whether it's a horse, an apple or the word "want," for instance. The tiles represent a variety of actions, … McKinney, her cousin, to create an iPad app she could use for speech-therapy sessions. Lloyd says that while there are … AAC—augmentative and alternative communication—device for my iPad that I could use with my kids. The iPad is so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1881
Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert
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… $78 and are now available at millerauditorium.com or ticketsforcharity.com , by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 … Auditorium Box Office. Tickets purchased through Tickets for Charity fund donations to charities supported by … Music Award nods and the 2004 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Musical Group.” “North,” the band’s fourth …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079
Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets
Haworth College of Business
… the Google Nonprofit Marketing Immersion in the curriculum for advanced digital marketing students at WMU. KALAMAZOO, … helped launch a new website designed to increase donations for a nonprofit in Georgia. Restore to Empower offers … of San Diego is a niche organization. One of the biggest challenges we faced with the project was coming up …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65776
Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence
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… by Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations , book groups … Consequences of Urban Violence—And a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets" by Thomas Abt . "Both the city and … "The Lewis Walker Institute is uniquely positioned to inform how we operate and work as a community, and we wanted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476
Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout
University Libraries
… space reopens on Monday, Jan. 9 . The floor closed in June for construction, allowing crews to install new carpet, … "It feels brighter and more modern and has plenty of space for collaboration and our technology services." When the … size of our print collection creates unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "Moving thousands …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135