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Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… the best practices in lean systems to the projects, with the goals of eliminating waste, reducing expenditures, … Michigan's largest city needs help, in an area where we can provide value, we need to answer that call." The idea of … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Future leaders in research start at WMU

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… enrich student learning. "I really enjoyed working with graduate and undergraduate students. And we have … talented and motivated undergraduates," she says. "If you take the most-talented undergraduates at Western, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49166

WMU to break ground on economic-development engine

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… Business Technology and Research Park 1, a 256-acre complex with similar goals. BTR 1 is home to approximately 40 … of BTR 2 emerges as the property in BTR 1 is full with current and committed businesses. It will be located … a year ago. With the EDA grant secured, the project can now proceed. Planning process and considerations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722

Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo

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… event at the museum will combine those two sets of honors with an evening of dancing, dining and a silent auction, … of Fame, which honors men and women who have made significant contributions to the state's aviation fields. WMU's … or by phone at (269) 350-2829.  Additional information can be found on the Air Zoo’s website, airzoo.org . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15811

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… Valley Dining Center in 2016, when this popular facility with its nine micro-restaurants opened to the campus … in many Bronco teams and individuals earning Mid-American Conference and NCCA honors for high grade point … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival

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… art, dance and crafts. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Area residents can experience a complete Russian atmosphere by attending … history, music, art, dance and crafts while mingling with people wearing authentic Russian costumes. This year's … history, literature, cultural symbolism, painted pysanki eggs and study abroad. At 11 a.m., Dr. Inna Molitoris , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28235

Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear

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… (not verified) on WMU receives grant to help children with hearing problems. KALAMAZOO—The Carls Foundation of … screening has reduced the age of identification significantly, not all cases of permanent childhood hearing loss … have shown that, with early, optimal intervention, children can achieve speech-language and auditory milestones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243

Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester

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… Institute of Arts. January Thaw is a free reception with refreshments and activities open to area residents who … trips and events. In addition, the Rev. Steve Charnley with Kalamazoo's First Methodist Church will take on the … There also will be a book swap, during which participants can exchange up to five books they have read for five they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37257

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… through Monday, Nov. 12-20 . The 2017 observance kicks off with the Western World Cup soccer tournament and ends with … This year's week includes events during which attendees can test their knowledge of global trivia, see a traditional … performance, listen to an orchestra performance by refugee youth in the Kalamazoo community and experience the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671

Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor

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… to receive the highest honor Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni—the WMU Alumni Association … president of Deere & Co.'s Agriculture and Turf Division with a focus on the Americas, Australia, and the global … was nominated by President Barack Obama to become a judge with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35271