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WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award

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… has been awarded the 2013 College/University Partner of the Year Award by the Environmental Protection Agency for … period, WMU demonstrated an overall improvement rate of 87 percent in total waste diverted by either waste … WMU now focuses on waste reduction and prevention. Much of the improvement was due to significant reuse of

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15543

Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… Lina Brown. Derek Fischer measures the blood pressure of his mentee.  Jenny Converse performs a blood pressure … to screen for blood pressure and glucose levels. As part of the course curriculum students have to be able to perform … AT WMU Dietitians are nutrition experts who apply the science of food and nutrition to settings in medicine, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841

WMU trustees slate special meeting for Nov. 7

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will convene on campus Friday, Nov. 7 , for a … in formal public session at 11 a.m. in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center , the board will focus on the topic of presidential compensation and a contract extension for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20061

WMU employees invited to special premiere

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… University employees are invited to a campus premiere of WMU's updated orientation video for new hires. Take a … back and watch the show, as well as a one-time screening of the video project's celebrity blooper reel. Stop by the … Center at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 , for the unveiling of Human Resources' new-employee orientation video. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15037

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… verified) on WMU alumnus August Jacobson, founding partner of Carpeturn.com, says there are many under-the-radar … story highlights August Jacobson , founding partner of Carpeturn.com . Jacobson graduated from Western Michigan University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in industrial design and started his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

…   Eager to exchange the latest information in the study of electric propulsion and to network with expert aerospace … the June 2024 conference with Dr. Kristina Lemmer , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, to present … Electric Propulsion Conference, WMU engineering and applied sciences students graduate with professional experience. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Jazz Orchestra wins perfect score at Notre Dame collegiate fest

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… Outstanding Soloist awards at the 56th annual University of Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival . The festival, held … Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1, is the oldest and one of the most prestigious collegiate jazz festivals in the … bands from across the country together to perform. A group of world-class, professional jazz musicians judge the bands. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14317

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Bebout working on a WMU Technical Operations aircraft One of the routine parental questions to a child in the early … a plane."   Not only does the sophomore in the College of Aviation's program in aviation technical operations bring … experienced that.  "I have really come to enjoy political science," he says.  "The class has given me a better …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/broderick

Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year

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… at academic convocation (2013) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community will gather … Hall , will feature President John M. Dunn's annual State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494

Submissions for sustainability art show being taken now

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… art show being taken now Submitted by Deanne Puca on Photo of WMU's We Sustain logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … fall 2014 semester are eligible to submit digital photos of artwork by jpeg attachment to @email . There is no … and Sustainability Program and the Gwen Frostic School of Art , features a lecture by visiting artist Garth Lenz ( …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18539