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New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability

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… four-story, sustainably designed instructional facility is the home of the College of Education and Human … The building has about 30 percent more instructional seats than the old Sangren. Its classrooms are flexible spaces … says that "the real reward is not the building itself. My biggest joy is seeing the students interact in this remarkable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840

University names top student employee, supervisor of students

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… University names top student employee, supervisor of students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University announced this year's top student employee and top staff supervisor of … Office of Admissions programs. A WMU employee for more than eight years, she works with the Student Ambassador …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30870

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… corner of Rood Hall. Darrel Junkins , grounds supervisor, will provide in-depth information about the selected tree and what goes into making the decision to plant at this specific location. The event also … a tree that benefits future Broncos as much, or more, than present. Tree Campus Higher Education provides that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Students invited to apply for Gibbs House Fellowships

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… Gibbs House. The deadline to apply for the 2013-14 program is Saturday, March 30 . The Gibbs House Fellowship program … to work 10 to 15 hours per week, and will be paid as hourly student employees at a rate consistent with their level … for Sustainability. Since the program was created more than 40 student fellowships have been awarded. 2012-13 Gibbs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/3878

Walt Disney Day in Kalamazoo honors Walt's Pilgrimage class at WMU

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… Walt Disney Day in Kalamazoo honors Walt's Pilgrimage class at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walt Disney signs autographs for children during a visit to the … through Illinois, Missouri and California, stopping at more than 40 destinations related to Disney's life and times. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47910

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on … to encounter graduates in the community who stop to thank her for being a memorable and influential part of … Louann or my husband. She helped me change my life for the better." Another former student noted Bierlein Palmer's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111

Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival

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… Site in downtown Kalamazoo. Performers include local artists, a cover band, a former American Idol contestant and … finalist from season eight of American Idol, and R&B/reggae fusion artist Diana King, best known for her song "Shy … in the youth tent area. Outfront Kalamazoo For more than 20 years, OutFront Kalamazoo, formerly known as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068

Award-winning inventors to kick off entrepreneurship forum

Haworth College of Business

… 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … for medical centers in underserved parts of the world. More than two-and-a-half years into the development of NeoVent, … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34471

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… course to enhance collaboration skills Submitted by Chris Hybels on TRIO FESP students, left to right, Chloe … prepares to walk across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty … a nonprofit camp that provides a free summer camp for more than 50,000 youth in the Kalamazoo County area. The camps …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… their Dec. 18 meeting. Grants for research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 … grants from the U.S. Department of Education totaling more than $6.8 million and other notable awards coming from the … process aimed at improving the success of Kalamazoo Promise students and low-income students in southwest Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827