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Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… Last year's Michigan State Geographic Bee winner was runner-up at the national competition. creating awareness Each year … using materials prepared by the society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their … to inspire people to care about the planet, the member-supported society offers a community for members to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

W Magazine

… shallow tray and a deep tray—with plans to expand to a cup in the future, says Lon Pschigoda , general manager of … a vehicle for food waste, it makes so much sense to move away from plastic wherever possible to a compostable or … manufacturer of natural fiber-forming equipment. Teaming up with WMU allows both sides to further develop and expand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series

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… serving time in prison and meeting again in college. Taking up Martin Luther King Jr.'s themes of forgiveness and … The event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication. Upcoming events The dates, presentations, times and locations of other upcoming Ethics Center events include: Feb. 24-25 : One-act …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640

Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award, was conducted between 1966 and 2001 and honored 131 faculty members. … on a five-year, grant-funded project to link the two groups of students in an effort known as Communicating Common … in fact, Dr. Edwards often takes interest in them as a way of expanding her own intellect." Edwards earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109

Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director

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… Crawford , a director of human resources at WMU, will take up the new post Tuesday, Dec. 1 . The position at WMU is specifically designed to lead and assist the University's senior officials … Resources certification and is Certified in Instructional Design and Training Marketing. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359

Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies

Haworth College of Business

… to buy larger-ticket items this year. However, as a group, Gen Z still plans to spend more on gifts this year in … overall available capacity in the industry, which led to upward pressure on the prices trucking companies charge to … products. Different from soft and hard goods, food always performs well for the holidays. The holidays call for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

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… because most of my family right now thinks I'm going to end up working in the sports industry doing math. That would be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400

Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… to WMU’s award-winning chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha Psi for 25 years. He was also highly decorated, … at Hackett Catholic Prep High School and garnered several significant educational awards of her own. The Rozelles will … is a life-altering experience in so many wonderful ways,” he says. “We hope that every student will come away

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

WMU jazz students roll a lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz students came up big in DownBeat's 38th Annual Student Music Awards, … Jasperse, professor. Out of State , Small Vocal Jazz Group, Undergraduate College Winner, Greg Jasperse, professor. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23720

Additional shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season

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… Guys, Gold Company's "Anything You Can Sing, We Can Swing Better!" and Daniel Tiger's "Neighborhood Live!" Tickets are … art center concert will feature their ultimate mash-up of classical music and pop, demonstrating why The Piano … world. Gold Company: Anything You Can Sing, We Can Swing Better!—2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Directed by Greg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23570