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Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… now works as a geospatial analyst at Maxar Technologies. "I was talking to an exploratory advisor (my freshman year) and … is similar to what he used in a funded research project he was involved in at WMU—a unique opportunity for an … his job at Maxar Technologies in Ypsilanti. He brought up the project in his interview to demonstrate the direct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

Trustees OK 'solar garden' plans for Parkview Campus

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… Michigan University Board of Trustees Aug. 14 paves the way for Consumers Energy to plant a "solar garden," to … further WMU's image as a sustainable university and help support both education and service on several levels." … Lower Peninsula. The company last year met Michigan’s renewable energy standard of 10 percent, one year ahead of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26183

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… of its kind for this region—uncovers the factors that ramp up the Lake Michigan snow machine. Dr. Lei Meng "My research … we tend to have more lake-effect snowfall compared to a warm winter," he says. "In addition to air temperature, the … also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO is known as El Niño, and the cold phase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Noted scholar's talk to focus on black identity

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… Sangren Hall. "His most noted contribution to the field was the development of the Nigresence Theory in 1971, … been adapted to apply to both racial and social minority groups. A follow up to the 1971 model was the 1991 publication … Penn State University; and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Cross is active in the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22866

Film by WMU professor profiles female Native American filmmakers

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… the life experiences of the women, their memories growing up, some of the media they have produced and their goals as … is being brought to wider audiences. "Matriarchal Voices was produced and directed by Machiorlatti and is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22636

School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

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… will close the program. C. Curtis Smith Curtis Curtis-Smith was born in 1941 in Walla Walla, Wash. He studied at Whitman College, … reviewer Bernard Holland wrote: "Mr. Curtis-Smith takes up where Debussy’s lonely, bleakly beautiful last music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising in Merze Tate … school had to walk 3 miles each way from her home. Upon completing her high school studies, Dr. Tate was the … and received assistance in finding employment. This action set a powerful precedent that still stands today that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

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… and universities. With a ranking of No. 75 this year—up five spots from last year, WMU is the only Michigan … crucial to student vets." The data gleaned from that effort was combined with U.S. Education Department data, including … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247

Communitywide race and fun run has Halloween theme

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… will take place on Nov. 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Don't pack away those costumes after the parties and trick-or-treating … building. Immediately following the race, there will be an awards ceremony featuring prizes for best costume as well as … they would have loved to run, but they just didn't feel up to it in early April." Koretsky says she also thinks the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19776

Preston Koslakiewicz’s call to service

Haworth College of Business

… on his major in personal financial planning.  “I have always had a heart for helping others and wanted my career to be centered around that idea. I felt … attention to detail in all that he does and have looked up to him as an example of what I strive to be.” After …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69891