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WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee
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… at the state level. The state competition, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek, begins with preliminary rounds at … one parent or guardian, all expenses paid, to the Galápagos Islands, where he or she will experience geography firsthand through up-close encounters with the islands' unique wildlife and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886
Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors
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… its 2017 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Drs. Thomas Gorczyca, Victor Cunrui Xiong and Ping Zhang. The honor is … within the national and international academic communities. Gorczyca, Xiong and Zhang will be recognized during this … at conferences, institutions and other universities. To support his research, he has had continuous funding for more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952
A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf
Haworth College of Business
… A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Natalie Samdal is a … the field of finance and athletics as part of the WMU golf team. Natalie Samdal is a graduate student in the … with my schedule so I can learn the material and make up any coursework that I may have missed while competing for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503
WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize
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… life-saving, low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in … and inspire creative thinking among youth." Award categories Prizes are awarded in the following categories: "Cure … by the belief that invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028
Concerts in the Park schedule announced
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… due to inclement weather. As a special treat to concertgoers, Pop City Popcorn will be selling popcorn and water in … Competition, the Arts Council is welcoming 2009 Stulberg gold medalist double bassist Nicolas Schwartz . Other supporters of Concerts in the Park are the Irving S. Gilmore …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24852
MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds
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… , in 210 Bernhard Center. In addition, local and campus groups will have information tables available throughout the … include economic inequality, gerrymandering and voter suppression, Katie Fahey, president, Voters Not Politicians, … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656
Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title
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… defender Ben Thornton from Linden scored the game-winning goal in the first half. The Broncos' record improves to … says WMU head coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a special group of young men with unbelievable leaders. They have … Nation has never been stronger." Thornton's game-winning goal came in the 24th minute off a corner kick. Redshirt …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543
Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award
College of Education and Human Development
… event. Amy Burns (center) and CEHD staff enjoy catching up at Western's staff bash. Amy Burns accepts the 2018 CEHD … Amy’s helping to coordinate work processes when the power goes out and taking on additional tasks like package … About amy burns Burns joined Western more than 40 years ago as a switchboard operator. She worked an evening shift …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233
Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns
W Magazine
… As entrepreneurs themselves, they understand and can offer support. “Whatever your vision, we’re ready to make that … and an internship, as well,” adds Eli Rynkiewicz of Chicago, BA '23 in marketing. “Just being able to focus on my … satellite offices helped the company work toward its goal “to empower the entrepreneurial spirit.” “A lot of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72486
Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… plans to study psychology at WMU. Taria James is from Muskegon and will graduate from Muskegon High School. She plans to study marketing at WMU. Fawad … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be made …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204