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Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester
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… move in Students who are beginning their careers at WMU this fall have an opportunity to get the hang of campus life … by attending Fall Welcome , a four-day program that assists first-year students with their academic and social … Bronco Bash Bronco Bash returns for its 35th year. More than 25,000 students and other members of the University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602
Tickets on sale for comedian Nick Offerman at WMU
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… the day of the show. Update: Tickets have sold out for this performance. Offerman Offerman has been a familiar face in film and TV in recent years. He is best known for his work on the program “Parks & … role of Ron Swanson. The popular comedy show has won more than 20 awards and been nominated some 120 times. He was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38712
One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge
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… (not verified) on The CMU-WMU blood collection challenge is in its 19th year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … university drive and the only local drive planned for this year's CMU-WMU blood collection challenge. The event will … years of dominance in the competition by collecting more than 403 units of blood during Bronco Blood Bash. By …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408
Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate
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… a stole representing Guam, where here paternal grandmother is from. (Courtesy: Gabby Rhodes Photography) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alyssa Zamora is passionate about theatre. She always has been. But it … "Looking back on it, it taught me so much more compassion than I could have learned anywhere else. It taught me how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046
Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference
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… excellence If you know of a co-worker or staff member who is a Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA or POA employee … will select award recipients based on your comments rather than the individual's reputation, title or position. Provide … descriptive examples in support of your nominee to assure this person gets the full consideration deserved. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004
Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events
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… Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by … was to have different conversations and collaborations than the kind we have had before." Hispanic Heritage Month … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642
Food insecurity, hunger prevention focus of community breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… verified) on Johnson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes and its mission to end hunger in Kalamazoo County will be the focus … provider of supplemental food in the county, serving more than 700 people per day through its Grocery Pantry Program. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31552
Lecture series begins with national author and speaker
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… a guest on CBS' "The Early Show," MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews," 700 Club's "Living The Life" and the Fox … Time Chicago." He also has an online community with more than 15,000 participants. Tickets are free but reservations are suggested by contacting (269) 276-3245 or @email . Other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26956
Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles
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… autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the future of the automotive industry, and Western … autonomous vehicle research." He adds, "Yes, climate change is real, and technology developed here at institutions like … different approach to achieving autonomous vehicles than what researchers have done to date," says Asher, who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919
Virginia S. Doornbos obituary
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… joined the WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1991 after more than 20 years of service to the University. She was a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669