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Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… in World War II. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—United States service members put their lives on the line for their country every … I saw the impact that had on him." The memorial had fallen into disrepair until recently when Matt Lovett , a carpenter … Channel and got torpedoed." More than 700 of the 2,000 American soldiers on the ship, which had been deployed to fight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

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… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jillian Bright says the number of hands-on and lab opportunities available to Western … around Kalamazoo to raise awareness about how engineering can be beneficial to all types of organizations. For more … she loves most about being a Bronco. “WMU is a place you can make your own. Embracing opportunities is what WMU is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series begins Tuesday, Sept. 26, with a look at the life of a transgender American activist, and wraps up in April with a discussion on … Janet Mock's 'Surpassing Certainty' Janet Mock is an American writer, TV host and transgender rights activist. She is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… develop vital natural resources. The state money will be used to immediately prioritize state needs, begin … and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil, and subsurface storage capacity. Such … five years ago. "These resources are so important to us we can't afford not to use science to protect them and make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

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… to exchange research experiences and establish partnerships benefiting participants, institutions, and communities both … fellow awardees, some of whom are also recipients of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize and other prestigious honors," … success of my Fulbright mission." Chen carries this mission into his teaching at WMU, emphasizing that his Fulbright …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788

Sunseeker ties for third in track event, ready for cross-country race

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… has qualified for the Monday, July 21 , start of the American Solar Challenge that will see collegiate teams race more … around the world to have qualified to race in the American Solar Challenge. A total of 21 teams began the qualifying process for the event. That 1,751-mile …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17588

Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2016-17 season shows

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… Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series during the season will be communicated through the Miller Auditorium e-club . The … tickets and priority seating. PNC Broadway subscribers can see all five Miller Broadway shows for as low as $42 … With donation levels starting as low as $25, members can purchase priority discounted tickets to any Lake …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33270

Facilities management administrator to head industry association

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… Michigan University's Peter Strazdas has won the vote to become president-elect of a leading industry association of … more than 1,500 institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and abroad. He will assume the role of … the globe play a critical role in transforming institutions into more inviting and supportive learning environments. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16287

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… everyone to find community at Western Michigan University. "Being a part of a Registered Student Organization is … give students a chance to identify areas where they can thrive. "It's a great way to make friends. It's a great … adequate physical distancing is possible and participants can follow all federal, state and local guidelines. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Three WMU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… , of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, are among about 1,000 American undergraduate students to receive the Gilman Scholarship … in public relations and minoring in journalism and will be studying in South Korea. He chose to go to South Korea … D.C.; and Puerto Rico. To be eligible, those American citizens must demonstrate high financial need. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39764