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Good governance in Africa is focus of August conference

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… held in Brown Hall on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo and is free of charge for academics, policymakers, investors, … conference provides an independent forum where people can freely discuss their research and views regarding democratic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17361

Teacher education students awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship

College of Education and Human Development

… wanted to make sure that we gave a gift to Western t hat supported students, and we also did that with nine other … Michigan. RINGS is a faith-based non-profit that provides free transportation to low-income families, especially … and gifting cars. Prior to WMU, he was a member of the Kellogg Community College's cross country team that competed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75423

WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics

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… a four-decade career at Western, including 24 years heading up the division. “We are grateful to Kathy for her many … leading Bronco Athletics has left an incredible foundation upon which our forthcoming athletic director can build in … State University (OSU) Beavers as deputy athletic director supervising capital projects and internal operations in 2017. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… They share the results during the Senior Engineering Design Conference. Graduating senior Liz Alfaro-Mendoza took this photo of her Senior Design team members taking water flow measurements of the … projects on Tuesday, April 16 . This semester’s line-up includes an effort improve access to water for people in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… developed a Request for Qualifications it is seeking in a design firm. Following the qualifications screening, a Request … and questions once a firm is picked and before any design work is done. A number of steps in the design and … to work with the selected firm, which will be made up of community members along with WMU faculty, staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951

WMU to host 25th annual International Festival

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… tables, performances and a fashion show. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample … by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. The … than 100 countries and has many international student groups. The groups hosting this year's event are the: …

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

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… energy from the sun within 15 years by dramatically ramping up the nation’s solar capacity. But you can't just flip a … students. They're traditional devices that haven’t been redesigned in about 70 years, which becomes an issue when trying … such as transformers and motors." These components aren’t designed to work with the new technology, which can lead to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Poets with WMU ties take the stage in 'Fairy Tales' poetry reading

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… and Kazoo Books will sell the writers' works. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13863

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… teachers,” said Dr. Michael F. Rice , Michigan's State Superintendent, in a press release  announcing the state's … Foundation for the White House. The president can recognize up to 110 outstanding teachers annually and winners each get … In her classroom, she is continuously researching and redesigning her teaching practice for young learners to improve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556

Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

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… that this is what you really have!'" says Anthony, who grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. She'd been interested in Western … dream job as an accountant. It also gave her an automatic support system the moment she walked onto campus. "In most scholarship groups, you get the scholarship but you never actually meet the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508