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From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Katelyn Clark had the force behind her and won the "Star Wars" contest … Ethics in Society. The center invited people to write about what ethical lessons they have learned from the "Star Wars" … also echoing the wisdom of Aristotle, who said feelings are integral to being good as long as we express them how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095

Trustees OK 'solar garden' plans for Parkview Campus

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A move by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Aug. 14 … Energy for construction of the solar garden PV array in an area along U.S. 131 and immediately west of the engineering … year ahead of schedule. It also was named as one of the 15 most sustainable energy providers in a worldwide survey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26183

China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series

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… China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … KALAMAZOO—Six experts on China will take a close look at the emergence of the Asian nation as an economic and … China's Rise on the Pacific and the World." Presentations are on Wednesdays and have been shifted to noon and include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26945

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students are brainstorming with Indian business and nonprofit … and even riding along with a live motorcycle tour through the streets of Bangalore. Broncos are still getting a … communication and leadership skills," Penyak says. Whatever your passion, he says Western can help you begin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Campus service hours and closures for spring recess

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… a closure day on M arch 13 . Faculty, staff, students and the public are encouraged to check in advance to confirm the hours of … direct questions to their management. View holiday 2025-26 schedules for employees.   WMU offices, services and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/spring-recess-2026-campus-service-hours

WMU named top 100 national university by Washington Monthly

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… on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University was named one of the country's top 100 national universities in a ranking … College Guide and Rankings rates schools based on what they are doing for their students and the country. The list …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1373

Five students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

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… Michigan University students—five—have been awarded $18,500 in scholarships to study abroad during the 2015-16 academic year through the Benjamin A. Gilman … International Education, adds that the returning students are better prepared to assume leadership roles within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24872

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing further education. Read more about the results here . … co-op, practicum or field experience where they applied what they were learning in the classroom. Repke is now a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

NASA scientist to present talk on Rosetta Mission

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… (not verified) on Heggy KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A member of the science team for the European Space Agency's Rosetta … about 64 hours. It delivered a full set of results that are now being analyzed, returning all of its housekeeping … in August. The mission will draw to a close in December 2015, when both the spacecraft and the comet will have circled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20889

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College and across the broader Kalamazoo community are planned to honor slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin … hit the Miller Auditorium stage at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, as part of a program titled "Martin Luther King Jr. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48