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WMU jazz students roll a lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards

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… lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The June issue of DownBeat … The strong finish puts WMU in good company, in second place with the University of Music and the Performing Arts in … program to win more awards was the University of Miami, with 18 awards. But several of Miami's awards, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23720

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

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… up sustainability efforts. The institution, in partnership with Consumers Energy, unveiled 10 new dual-port electric … has long been a leader in promoting sustainability and innovation," says President Edward Montgomery . "This … of charger use and will continue until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. Those fees are based on research conducted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… introduces 'be healthy' social media contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Buster supports the #BeHealthyWMU … their healthy habits by posting photos and videos, along with comments, in social media platforms such as Twitter and … and healthy relationships. The remaining topics, along with their posting time periods, are: Fitness, Oct. 31 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… is free and open to the public. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's … and to experience Chinese culture in the process.” Along with live entertainment, the gala will include activities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Joel Kendrick KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … background in the paper industry, having served 12 years with Allied Paper. He also had 14 years of experience at … Paper, Recycling and Coating Pilot Plants teamed up with Global Green and its Coalition for Resource Recovery to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

Endowed scholarships established in memory of Warfield, Hall

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… established in memory of Warfield, Hall Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ronald E. Hall KALAMAZOO, … support for students in the Haworth College of Business, with preference given to Alpha fraternity members. The … June 5. The scholarship will provide support for students, with preference given to Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33299

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… on students, community impact and excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn (right) hands the … a presidency focused on a quest for excellence, close ties with community and a focus on the success of students. … partnership between town and gown may not be the norm with all universities," Montgomery said, "But it is what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12

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… out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She’s been … community will have another chance to meet different people with diverse identities, and to talk about their own … in case conversations become too heated, traumatic or triggering. Last year’s event offered 16 books. This year, with

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540

Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 60 … everything from a perspective on how consumers engage with brands in a post-COVID-19 world, to how the political … In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to network with professionals from around the world from the safety and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371

Irish Fest returns to downtown Kalamazoo

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… Kalamazoo. The festival will kick off at  5 p.m. Friday  with live entertainment on Old Dog's outdoor stage until 1 a.m. Festivities will continue the following day at noon with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages … Irish beverages, sports themes and many more will be raffled. Raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Must be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40413