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Michigan has minerals America needs
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… includes several that are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their … data is hidden in the hundreds of thousands of rock cores like these that WMU archives. Thirty-three minerals and … barite, beryllium, bismuth, cesium, chromium, cobalt, fluorspar, gallium, germanium, graphite (natural), hafnium, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012
Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice
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… Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University is hosting a judicial forum on juvenile justice. All Kalamazoo-area judge …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558
Diversity celebrated at annual Pride event
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… Mich.—A two-day event celebrating diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity will feature live music, … Kalamazoo. Entertainment and activities Entertainment for the ninth annual Kalamazoo Pride begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a local DJ, the "Miss or Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2016" local drag competition, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32597
Principal trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony to give recital
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… Michigan University School of Music, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Principal Trombonist Megumi Kanda will play a … has been principal trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2002. A native of Tokyo, Japan, Kanda began … Competition. Kanda came to the United States in 1994. Prior to joining the Milwaukee Symphony, she served as a member …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30968
Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities
College of Health and Human Services
… students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … effectiveness and impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities, Western Michigan University … Perski and Keegan Shannon say they saw this as an opportunity. The graduating students from the Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971
Cousins and Petcovic named to arts and sciences leadership positions
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… leadership team have been announced by Dean Carla M. Koretsky and are effective Jan. 1 . Dr. James P. Cousins has … college after serving in the position on an interim basis for the past year. Cousins is a master faculty specialist in history and also serves as interim chair of the Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37028
Festival provides chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture
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… Festival provides chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture Submitted by Anonymous … WMU's Student Recreation Center. The annual festival commemorates the tradition of the Chinese Moon Festival, which is … about Chinese culture. "China Festival is a place for community members to explore Chinese and East Asian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42972
Bronco football produces 16 Academic All-MAC selections
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… Michigan University had the second-most number of players, or 16 out of a total of 144, named to the 2017 Football … Eastern Michigan University had the most players with 18 honorees, and Ohio University was third with 14 recognitions. … will be announced later this year. The Academic All-MAC honor is for student-athletes who have excelled in athletics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44253
Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU
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… Michigan University campus Friday, April 6 , to compete for the Michigan National Geographic Bee state title and a chance to travel to Washington, D.C., for the national contest. State bees are being held around … fourth- to eighth-graders slated to be on the WMU campus for a second round of competition after winning their local …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180
WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation
College of Education and Human Development
… Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and design (FMD) became … Commission (TAPAC). TAPAC is the only accrediting body for collegiate programs in textiles and apparel areas, … and educational experience that prepares students for professional growth. “Accrediting bodies typically …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303