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Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… in the country. He's in the middle of a summer internship with the Smithsonian Associates, helping to craft … 'Night at the Museum?'" While he doesn't have to play fetch with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton or keep a mischievous … overnight," Goodhue says. "Whether they're having fun with the activities or not, they really enjoy having some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

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… investments of the Empowering Futures Gift. Combined with institutional aid, these funds bring an unprecedented … advantage for room-and-board rates in comparison with other Michigan public universities. On-campus apartment … cost for room and board in a traditional residence hall with a 14-meal plan option will be $10,545. Housing costs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

WMU among four schools in nation recognized for sustainable cleaning

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… University to basically eliminate daily chemical cleaners, with the exception of disinfectant, and a change in floor … Midwest to earn this certification, and shares the honor with Harvard, University of Maryland and University of … team is proud to obtain results that are in alignment with the WMU Strategic Plan," says Peter Strazdas , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21909

Public welcome to sing together at WMU’s Summer Sing

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… Michigan University offers its inaugural Summer Sing with Dr. Kimberly Dunn Adams , director of choral … at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Dalton Center with a suggested donation of $5.  Bring a friend and a score—or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32771

Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students

International Student and Scholar Services

… an international visitor and are required to provide them with a private bedroom and two meals daily—breakfast and … may send an email to findyournest@gmail.com or call Barb Curley, host family coordinator with Lodge & Learn in Portage, Michigan, at (269) 217-9094. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32108

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… as a business analyst for more than nine years, consulting with and developing custom software for companies. In 2017, … degree in applied behavior analysis. In partnership with his wife Karyn, who holds an master's degree in applied … ductwork using a connector that joins both ductwork ends with a clip or latch system and an internal gasket that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus

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… host to the Michigan Geographic Bee. The competition begins with preliminary rounds at 12:30 p.m., followed by the … fourth- to eighth-graders will compete in each location, with the state competitions sponsored by Google and Plum … Geographic Bee. The first level began last November with contests in nearly 11,000 U.S. schools, in which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… interviewed as finalists for the Medallion Scholarship, with 20 ultimately being selected to receive the honor. In … school's MAC Links team, which helps special needs students with social skills as well as the Link Crew mentoring … doing timing at swim meets, serving food at Ministry with Community, stocking cans at the local food bank and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223

Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… theme of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration , with virtual and in-person events hosted by Western Michigan … of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo in coordination with Gryphon Place. There will be a ceremony at MLK Memorial … by Friday, Jan. 14 ; a link will be sent to participants with a special message for the day. Contact Jennifer Cooley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702

Electric guitarists take the Dalton Center Recital Hall stage

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… performance of Leo Brower’s seminal work, Cuban Landscapes with Rain. The ensemble has also commissioned works by … by Terry Herald. Each year, the ensemble collaborates with the Oakland University Repertory Dance Company in an exciting project called Dance with Guitar. On Oct. 20, it will be performing works by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43177