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Plan now to take WMU-guided tour of Spain this summer

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… Plan now to take WMU-guided tour of Spain this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reservations are due April 1. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ever have the urge to … this summer. Alumni and other friends of the University are invited to join Dr. Robert Felkel , WMU professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30619

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… beginning fall 2015. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo area closed out its 2015 Beer Week January celebration with … that already includes 10 of Michigan's top craft brewers. Many of them are in West Michigan, which has one of the … involved in developing the degree program. "We're learning how to sustainably grow an industry that is part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a student in WMU's early childhood unified … 35 blankets to donate to hospital patients. Blankets are sewn by tying two pieces of fabric together. Blankets … me with my leadership skills, problem solving and learning how to be patient," says Darrah. "I've always had a deep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Oprah's favorite guest Tererai Trent will speak at WMU

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… will speak at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Winfrey (center) and Trent (right) with Jo Luck, president of … open to the public. Those interested in attending the talk are asked to reserve a spot by sending email to @email . … "epitomizes everything I've been trying to say on this show for 25 years." Trent's story was first chronicled on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/65

WMU to confer some 2,700 degrees during spring commencement

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… WMU to confer some 2,700 degrees during spring commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Commencement exercises are set for Saturday, April 27. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … information For complete graduation information , including how to view the live Webcast or obtain tickets or student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6695

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Quitting smoking tops many New Year's resolution lists, but a nicotine addiction … to go cold turkey all the time. The problem is that there are withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant … was the electron acceptor for the enzyme. "My research was showing oxygen wasn't the acceptor for the enzyme. Instead we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

WMU to host 25th annual International Festival

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… music, dance, food and fashions of 15 cultures will be showcased during Western Michigan University's 25th annual … a nominal fee, attendees may sample traditional foods prepared by international students in campus kitchens under the … international students from more than 100 countries and has many international student groups. The groups hosting this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13857

Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals

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… (PFAS), which cause a wide range of adverse health effects, are pervasive in the environment and extremely hard to break … aware, PFAS are the only contaminant group that studies show cause adverse health impacts at the parts per trillion … than trying to regulate one PFAS at a time,” he says. Many manufacturing processes have become so reliant on PFAS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Fall … level and 43 at the doctoral level. Among the students who are graduating will be more than 60 military veterans as … graduation information, including directions to WMU and how to obtain tickets or view the live webcast, visit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

John E. Martell Jr. obituary

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… Honors College at Western Michigan University, died at home in Kalamazoo Nov.  12 . He was 71. Martell is best … to students in the honors college, particularly his many years of advising and mentoring them as well as helping … former WMU President. Remembrances No public services are being held by the family, but Lee Honors College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11646