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WMU alum's nature photography shown through October, reception set
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… WMU alum's nature photography shown through October, reception set Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kallie Strazdas' photography is on display through October. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna … refers to the photographs in the exhibit as fun "tree-hugging images" that speak of her love for nature. She hopes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27280
WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields
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… Science Foundation to develop strategies to increase the number of female STEM faculty across the country. "It is so … them," says Koretsky. Koretsky and other WMU faculty will be working with lead institution Iowa State University, as … of color, in particular." The project will examine a number of strategies including developing and implementing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945
WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement
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… institutions, or 55%. WMU's 2018 NSLVE report has been received by WeVote, the University's non-partisan … to voter education, registration and turnout, and will be used to develop strategies for campus initiatives moving … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808
Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby
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… aviators, we have a fantastic program that trains pilots to be the most precise and accurate they can be, regardless of whether it is a competition or not." The … how it has allowed me to take part in something that is bigger than myself,” says Hughes, who served as pilot and team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143
Co-curricular business program receives innovation award
Haworth College of Business
… by Cindy Wagner on Field KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A staff member from Western Michigan University has been awarded second place in the Innovation in Business … students to explore and develop career skills. Field will be recognized at a luncheon on Oct. 2 in Chicago. "The MABDA …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42856
Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants
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… provides an outlet for companies to test new paper types, fibers, chemistries and equipment on a smaller scale, without … their own production lines. The project "represents the best of WMU," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "It is … "Today's accomplishment results from a 70-year partnership between the paper industry and the paper science and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982
Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows
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… University students are among students worldwide who have been named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford … for the program, which is designed to empower students to become agents of change on their own campuses and ensure … video" as part of the application process. That video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/fRiNDwXSRp0. This is the third …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56492
Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'
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… party' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cast members of "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" KALAMAZOO—"Puppet Up! – … puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story … flanking the stage, while the puppeteers race around below displaying their skills in full view of the audience. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026
Peter and the Starcatcher comes to Miller Auditorium
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… Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com Based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, "Peter … prequel to Peter Pan that seeks to discover how Peter Pan became The Boy Who Never Grew Up. The musical is suitable … are on sale now and range from $33 to $58. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22650
Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe
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… Since 1998, WMU faculty researchers and students have been working to identify, investigate and interpret the … include such items as parts of firearms, a brass bell and a French seal of the crown. Other finds from this and previous years' work will also be on display. Additional activities during the open house …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110