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Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus

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… KALAMAZOO—About 100 middle-school geography whizzes will gather Friday, April 5 , at Western Michigan University's Fetzer Center Kirsch … sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The state bees are the second level of the annual National Geographic Bee. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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of MDOT's Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of the autonomous shuttles. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation and sustainability are driving the future of the auto industry, and two Western … says. Of course, focusing on work isn't hard when it's what you love to do. "It's my passion now, being able to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

WMU local history expert to appear on popular PBS series

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… history expert and a history-making location in Kalamazoo are featured in an episode of the popular PBS series " 10 That Changed America ," airing … enclosed mall. Houghton says Gruen strongly believed that "what you could do for suburbs, you also could do for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47842

University Theatre announces 2016-17 season

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… University Theatre announces 2016-17 season Submitted by Anonymous (not … University has announced its 2016-17 season. Season passes are on sale now. Order by calling (269) 387-6222. 2016-17 … This satirical comedy explores the impossible journey of parenting, the delicacy of children, and the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34598

Registration is open for WMU's Turkey Trot 5K

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… Registration is open for WMU's Turkey Trot 5K Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Turkey Trot 5K run and walk, southwest Michigan's oldest … Nov. 16, for those who can no longer participate. Details are posted on the event website at wmich.edu/rec/turkeytrot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35784

Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure

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… Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU … campus Nov. 18, the earliest such closure in more than 25 years. The main campus was closed after crews were unable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20282

Trevon Harris invests in a career that adds up

Haworth College of Business

… Trevon Harris invests in a career that adds up Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business with the support of student organizations and student-centered … key takeaway from the trip was that the United States lags behind many other countries in sustainability …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/trevon-harris-accountancy-internship

Internships, student organizations and more: Keaton Peyser is soaking up all he can at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Trying new this is what keeps college exciting for Keaton Peyser , a junior at … Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The supply chain management student from Hoffman Estates, … held quite a few internship positions focusing on different areas. Starting as a global sourcing intern at Weber Inc., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… michellagrandofficial.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at their Feb. 11 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board … believes Mr. Legrand's scholarly and artistic achievements are significant, and serve as an exceptional model of … He studied music at the Paris Conservatory from 1943 to 1950, graduating with top honors as both a composer and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… law and precedent," says  Dr. Brett Geier , professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and … of education-related rulings of the Supreme Court since 2005. He claims under the leadership of  Chief   Justice   John … in the lives of students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members," says Geier. "The main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840