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Learn to compost with worms, fix a bike at Sustainability Celebration

Sustainability

… worms, fix a bike at Sustainability Celebration Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How to … Ave. in Kalamazoo. The festive event will include live music; appetizers featuring locally grown food; a bike giveaway; and, for new WMU students, a free WMU-branded EcoJug …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48812

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… the books' can improve English language teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The book is co-authored by … for Teaching Idioms to English Learners Around the World" was released last year by TESOL Press. The press is the … the students. They know how important idioms are and they want to learn them," Randolph says. "Paul and I have always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement

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… some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU President John M. Dunn … April 30 commencement ceremonies are available. The only way to secure those tickets is though the Miller Auditorium … and Sciences. April's graduation exercises will feature music by the Western Brass Ensemble, conducted by Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… Numerous events in November to honor veterans Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A wide range … to Heroes" will take place during the WMU-Buffalo game in Waldo Stadium. The time for that game has not yet been … will commence at 1 p.m., and pizza will be provided afterward. Service members are encouraged to bring their unit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Latinx student journeys at documentary screening Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on A screening of "First Voice … students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of becoming … and higher education. “I saw the challenges the pandemic was putting on first-generation students,” Martinez said. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

Free community celebration commemorates Chinese Moon Festival

International Student and Scholar Services

… celebration commemorates Chinese Moon Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The second … fee, attendees may sample traditional foods prepared by local restaurants. Featured events The Chinese … Greater Kalamazoo's ping pong tournament finals. Dance and music performances. A badminton demonstration. Hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26452

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… business accelerator serves 100th student company Submitted by Megan Looker on Seven Western students are taking their … member for the accelerator since its inception, so the move was a natural fit.  “Our staff possesses extensive business … We mentor students in Starting Gate teams in a similar way.” The yearlong program gives students confidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event

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Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event Submitted by Deanne Puca on Rock performs "Close to You: The Music of … recognized the singers' voices and called to see if there was a full version of the song. Indeed there was, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35843

Community values focus of Heritage Hall grand opening

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… values focus of Heritage Hall grand opening Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The grand opening event will … heralded as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall was the campus' first building and was constructed after the … within the new facility. The program also will include music provided by the Bronco Marching Band and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27910

Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday

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… Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … public comment may notify Dr. Kahler Schuemann at @email by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 , for instructions on how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62422