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New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… the Michigan Legislature in 2014, and some of that funding supported the renovation of the KAC's new home. Following the … new facility, which was purchased by the University a year ago. The former pediatric medical center in a neighborhood … renovated and will allow the KAC to ultimately serve up to 40 young people ages 2 to 21 who have been diagnosed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About … hands-on environmental lessons at educational stations set up throughout the Asylum Lake Preserve. Others will act as … participating schools and school districts, with funding support coming from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… this year, the conference is packing "a stellar speaker lineup," says Dr. Frank Gambino , professor of marketing and director of the food and consumer package goods marketing program. The two-day conference will feature … from Kroger, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Kellogg and H-E-B Food-Drugs. About the conference Now in its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … Roosa has served as a Drive Safe Kalamazoo volunteer, supporting its mission to ensure safe rides home for college … a WMU Theatre Guild Scholar for one year. In addition, he does volunteer work for the department, which he says gives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, is a respiratory support mechanism designed to treat critically ill infants, … cash and prizes. In the competition's undergraduate category, Barnett and John are among six other finalists from an … and host of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation. Leading up to the ceremony, finalists will be showcasing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

ISM students earn high honors in regional competition

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… enrolled in Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program finished second and sixth overall … was the key to success, according to DeGraaf. "Before going to the competition, we designated certain positions … We also set out a timeline to help establish deadlines and goals. Our teamwork allowed us to bring up different points …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22465

Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees

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… fee will be charged to WMU students and employees who sign up at the university table located in the center's foyer can … Committee. That committee determines each year's lineup of Great Decisions speakers. Metro-Roland also teaches an upper-level undergraduate, general education course through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285

NASA scientist to present talk on Rosetta Mission

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… Rosetta Mission Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Heggy KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A member of the science team for the … Heggy , a research scientist in the Radar Science Group at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a visiting … The discovery has led scientists to rule out the idea that Jupiter-family comets—comets thought to have formed in the …

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

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… already full after a reconfiguration of the facility freed up the 3,500 square feet. Seven Generations moved into the … as Mno-Bmadsen. The organization is chartered by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi to conduct all nongaming, for-profit … Clay , president and CEO of Mno-Bmadsen. He notes that the goal is consistent with the Potawatomie meaning of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

Experienced manager, Army officer takes military affairs helm

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… Affairs at Western Michigan University. Joyce M. Busch took up duties Sept. 8 as director of the office, which is in … years with a leading information technology contractor for government agencies such as the Department of Defense. Busch … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19184