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Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An economist from The Brookings Institution will take a closer look at the … he visits Western Michigan University as part of the 2014-15 Werner Sichel Lecture Series. Gary Burtless, Whitehead … Other dates, presenters and topics in this year's series are: Feb. 18: Dr. Donald Kohn, senior fellow at the

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season

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… German universities when she speaks this month, launching the fall season of the Western Michigan University Center … Only 19 percent of professors at German universities are female. The German Research Society, the most powerful … Magazine, 2008 Richmond Center, "Political Science 2012: What the Election Means for Science Policy on Climate Change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1466

WMU offices closed for Independence Day

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Many WMU offices will be closed the day before Independence Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for … , in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select University … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Many offices, including Admissions , Bronco Express , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25274

Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… life. Some people have larger obstacles to overcome than others, but few have stories like Kechi Okwuchi's . The … a teenager when she was involved in a horrific plane crash. Of the 109 people aboard, only two survived. Sustained by … "I hope people who come to the lecture gain an increased awareness and appropriate value of the personal quality of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum

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… Friday Feature is Jessica Birnbaum. She graduated from the program in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation … at the College of Aviation. “I chose WMU because we are one of the best flight schools in the country and I just … student’s. Her favorite part of WMU is Buster Bronco and what he symbolizes. Birnbaum gave us a very important piece …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum

Building a business fueled by hometown pride

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… doesn't always go exactly according to plan. Such was the case for Western Michigan University alumna Jennifer … Lake Michigan so much that they wanted souvenirs featuring what they called "the Indiana coast." That is when the idea … of 84 T-shirts. Now, the company sells everything from apparel and hats to glassware, decals and bandanas. A 1998 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47600

Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

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… (not verified) on Eng analyzes human bones recovered during the 2013 expedition to Nepal (photo by Liesl Clark).  (Photo … place where some of the world's most enigmatic discoveries are being made. It includes impressive visuals from … burial populations in Iceland, Romania and the United States. In addition, she has contributed to the Global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588

WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

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… 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored Dec. 17 by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools, … out sustainable values in a unique and powerful way; they are an ideal example of how colleges and universities can … is a tool to help school staff and educators identify what supports or impedes healthy, resource-efficient and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand outside the Gibbs House. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … not very fertile. But the land and the students working it are resilient, demonstrating that careful planning and planting will over time return vitality to what was once barren. "It's all nut- and fruit-producing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

Acclaimed Chinese circus troupe to perform 'Cirque Chinois'

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… on Cirque Chinois at Miller Auditorium Oct. 26 KALAMAZOO—The National Circus of the People's Republic of China will … Circus of the People's Republic of China was founded in 1953, making it one of the country's longest-running and most … by Meijer, Zhang Financial and Honor Credit Union. Tickets are on sale now and range from $30 to $35. They can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1970