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Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… leads a walk in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood in October 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Discover hidden stories of … to street names to how the city we know came to be. From June to October , residents and visitors are … heritage and fascinating stories that have shaped Kalamazoo into a remarkable city. Houghton will offer 16 free walks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

Trustees approve changes to academic programs

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… of the aviation flight science program and is no longer being offered. The computer science major—general option is … science option. The electronic business design major has been subsumed by the electronic business marketing program … geography major by only two courses and is being folded into the geography major. The geography major—geographic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6169

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… of Indigenous culture, has signed on as a faculty member of Western Michigan University’s Irving S. Gilmore … and Activism; Electronic Music Techniques; and Native American History and Culture. His classes are open to all … arts and acoustics in 2014. Since then, Waln has been gigging, touring and presenting full time.  Indigenous …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

New shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2017-18 lineup

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… one night only. As in seasons past, additional shows will be added during the season and notifications will be sent … Friday, Nov. 17 Trevor Noah, 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 "Canadian Brass Christmas," 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25 "Brain Candy Live!" 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29 "Rudolph the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40755

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… treatment of autism. Experts will come from across the globe to talk about the most effective scientifically proven … Her presentation is titled "Strategies that Parents Can Use to Minimize Problem Behavior" and will be preceded … of behavior analysis. His presentation is titled "How Can We Increase the Impact of Behavior Analysis in Solving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

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… food service facility. "We are so proud to have been awarded LEED Gold certification," says Dr. Diane … 100 percent of stormwater on-site. Landscaping designed to be drought tolerant and require little to no irrigation. … systems. A Food Pulper and Water Extraction System that can reduce the typical food and scrap volume by 87 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584

One Stop offers convenient service to students

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… of a new semester. WMU’s temporary One Stop Center will be assembled on the second floor of the Bernhard Center … services offered at Bernhard Center Main level : Students can get new or replacement Bronco ID Cards in Room 109, and … for electronics, computers, or WMU clothing and gear can check out TotalTech and Buster’s, also located on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29413

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—More women are starting businesses than ever before. Between 2007 and 2018, the number of women-owned … Babson College that identifies strategies all entrepreneurs can learn from an exclusive group of industry-leading women … “who you know” and not “what you know,” women entrepreneurs can experience limited, gender-based access to networks and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Winifred D. Fraser obituary

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… that university for 25 years as a researcher, faculty member and administrator, before retiring. After her 1984 … Society, the National Organization for Women, the American Association of University Women and the Coalition of … that in lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made to the Mental Health Association of Michigan, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/288

Simply Eight founder to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum

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… Forum. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5050 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9139