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Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… like Finch Greenhouse in Wood Hall. Dr. Wendy Beane , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award … Teachers Sites (BIORETS) program reinforced the importance of bridging science and community. “Growing up, I’d never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… the campus community. The four staff members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees … at 11:30 a.m. in the North Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center. Also receiving awards at convocation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

WMU to break ground for Legacy Collections building

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of WMU Legacy Collections Center KALAMAZOO--After years of planning and fundraising, Western Michigan University … University's archives as well as historical records for all of Southwest Michigan. The 16,000-square-foot, $8.3 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/990

Archaeological project earns state award

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… award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the public listen to an educational program at Fort St. … category. The award was presented by the Historical Society of Michigan during the society's annual Meeting and State … Awards are the highest recognition given by the state's official historical society. The Fort St. Joseph …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11236

How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

College of Arts and Sciences

… on ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia—Nestled amidst a tapestry of contrasting terrains, from mountains and plains to … herding population have captured the academic imagination of Western Michigan University Department of Sociology doctoral candidate Byron Miller .  That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677

WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… Collegiate Sales Competition, where senior Madi Miller of Goshen, Illinois, took first place in the sales … competition.  In addition to Miller, junior Sydney Kjelden of Waconia, Minnesota, senior Julio Nardinelli of Brazil and junior Jack Taylor of Canada comprised the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400

WMU first university to perform dance masterpieces

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… dance students. "Lilac Garden" by Antony Tudor is one of the pieces that will be featured in the 20th anniversary … 80-year history, this ballet has only been performed by professional companies. The lineup also includes "The Gettin'" … by Kyle Abraham and "Charanga" by Frank Chaves, neither of which has ever been performed by students. According to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37200

Broncos honored by NCAA for academic prowess

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… Award. Each year, the NCAA tracks the classroom performance of student-athletes on every Division I team through the annual scorecard of academic achievement, known as the Academic Progress … each semester or quarter and provides a clear picture of the academic culture in each sport. The most recent APRs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/838

Award-winning chamber ensemble to give campus performance

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… Quartet performs Oct. 24. KALAMAZOO—The Euclid Quartet, one of the most well-regarded chamber ensembles of its generation, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, … by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2274

Administrator earns Kalamazoo-area LGBT award

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… center's Winter Gala. Dr. Cathryn Bailey , associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and a professor of gender and women's studies, received the award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/135