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

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… WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of just 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored … higher education category. The annual awards program is designed to recognize the best environmental efforts in …

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

WMU advertising students take first place

Haworth College of Business

… WMU advertising students take first place Submitted by Amy … Coughenour on A team of Haworth College of Business advertising and promotion students has won first place in the … Olivia Neitzke , strategy and consumer insights associate Maggie Neuman , social media associate Bailey Papich , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… reduce hours, close over spring recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on Spring recess is March 5-9. There are no classes March 2 for Spirit Day. … in the Monroe-Brown Gallery of the Richmond Center for Visual Arts. The Western Invitational Jazz Festival opening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … when working with blueprints and other large documents is the recipient of the third annual Brian Patrick Thomas … there were no good, affordable options on the market. Surprised, she began doing further research and decided that this

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

WMU project puts spotlight on lighthouse logs, late 1800s life on South Haven coastline

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… WMU project puts spotlight on lighthouse logs, late 1800s life on South Haven coastline Submitted by … on the South Haven shoreline during the late 1800s is being brought to life through the digitization of three … mundane weather reports to dramatic events, including shipwrecks, daring rescues, bodies washed ashore and forest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25859

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

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… WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality Submitted … by Mark Bugnaski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Travel the world for history class and actually see the culture. Practice surgery … The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a collaborative effort of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17

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… Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set … University has selected a design team made up of the firms Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and O’Boyle, Cowell, … of opportunities for public input. The initial session is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 , at Oshtemo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures … early '80s to counter assumptions of a theological emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of misconceptions. Dr. Stephen Covell, chair of Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749