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Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… of Fort and Bond streets in Niles. Attendees can meet WMU archaeologists working at the archaeological site, … Fort St. Joseph, past and present.  About Fort St. Joseph WMU's Department of Anthropology pinpointed the fort's … in 1998. Excavations began in earnest there in 2002 when WMU began conducting its annual archaeological field school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47845

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… international publication Submitted by Deanne Puca on The WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble received one of three awards … College Outstanding Performances ( Gregory Jasperse ) WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Graduate College … this is his debut as a lead on an album. "As a former WMU student and longtime instructor, Keith has been an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

Western receives grant to aid student retention

Merze Tate College

… outcomes and reduce equity gaps in high-risk courses. WMU’s Merze Tate College will oversee the implementation of … courses.  The project has a 36-month timeline, during which WMU will work with the Gardner Institute and its partners to … out of Merze Tate College, the implementation of CCUE at WMU is led by project liaison Katie Easley , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… position he accepted after graduation in December 2022. At WMU, he earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. … English, Turkish and German. “I have lots of memories at WMU. As an international student from Palestine, getting accepted into WMU and starting a new student life at WMU was not easy but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… are registered for the second marathon in city history, and WMU is organizing Excitement Zones along the campus portion of the race route to cheer on the marathoners. Any WMU department, office or student organization can organize … line the campus courses with excitement zones to showcase WMU and to welcome runners to our great university," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

Staff member recognized for leadership

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… of the area's Latinx community as well as advocating for WMU's Latinx students so they can succeed in college. Under her leadership, WMU has secured two federal College Assistance Migrant … students who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers. WMU was awarded $2 million in 2012 and another $2 million in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698

World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… will feature more than 550 sessions in locations across the WMU campus. The sessions will shed light on a range of … The entire anniversary celebration is sponsored by WMU's Richard Rawlinson Center for Anglo-Saxon Studies and … at this year's event, says Jana K. Schulman , director of WMU's Medieval Institute, which organizes the congress each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46742

Western leading the charge in pioneering battery research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… increasing costs of materials for lithium-ion batteries. WMU researchers are helping to lead the charge in developing … Communications." The Li-S battery chemistry work at WMU has been led by battery material specialist Dr. Qingliu … of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a team of fellow WMU research associates. “Dr. Wu’s leadership and expertise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68591

Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line

Haworth College of Business

… and internship experiences. Throughout her time at WMU, Trowbridge has achieved a well-rounded education in … to giving me opportunities to apply my knowledge in class. WMU Haworth knows what we need to be ready for in the real … and listening to guest speakers’ advice,” she says. “WMU Haworth itself also provides its students with multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

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… of LEED certification, the achievement is evidence of WMU's commitment to excellence and sustainability in … state-of-the-art dining center opened in fall 2016 to serve WMU students, faculty, staff and visitors in the Valley … To commemorate the achievement, a plaque will be awarded to WMU Dining Services and displayed at the Valley Dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584