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Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home
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… prompts WMU staffers to build them a home Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Laura Moss and … prompted the duo to create a home for them at WMU, with valuable construction assistance from student employees … roles they play and can range from a few weeks to several months, or even years in the case of a honeybee queen. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576
Gala celebration to mark 75 years of aviation education at WMU
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… to mark 75 years of aviation education at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU celebrates 75 years of … Airport, 237 N. Helmer Road in Battle Creek. It will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. … from nations around the world as well as several airlines with which the aviation college has "bridge" agreements that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19708
WMU to offer courses tailored to training schedules at Air Guard base
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… to training schedules at Air Guard base Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Michigan National Guard … Airlift Wing in Battle Creek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Starting with the spring 2015 semester that begins in January, … Timothy Greene , vice president for academic affairs. "With two locations in Battle Creek—one near the guard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20177
WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee
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… student beekeeper holds a hive frame containing honey, bees and brood. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After hours of meticulous work … summer heat and well away from an apiary buzzing with thousands of honeybees, the students paused for a … all the time, I'd be in heaven," said Caitlin Minzey who, with the others gathered, sampled honey from one of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781
New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam
Haworth College of Business
… New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … by Edward Jones. The new offering provides finance students with the training required to take the licensing exam to … after being hired by a trading firm. Under the partnership with Edward Jones, WMU students will be prepared to take the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30134
Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Rachel Kirkolis, Ali Schroeder and Dr. Jennifer Harrison all received surprise visits from … 10-16 . “Western Michigan University could not function without its student employees, and being employed on campus … recognizes the top student employee and supervisor annually with the Gary L. Belleville Student Employee of the Year and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736
Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time in Japan researching the universe's formation and a stint in Spain … Award, Famiano is spending January through June in Japan with the National Astronomical Observatory's Department of … observables and also includes outreach activities with students as well as the public in both Japan and the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977
Talk on Leopold's land ethic to launch ethics center's spring season
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… Talk on Leopold's land ethic to launch ethics center's spring season Submitted … "land ethic" governing the treatment by humans of the land with the idea becoming a classic concept in environmental … philosophy. In his presentation, Sanford will begin with an exposition of what Leopold meant by his land ethic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12811
Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'
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… study abroad programs 'a great escape' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students … Michigan University students are brainstorming with Indian business and nonprofit leaders; experiencing Indian dance, music and art; learning to cook with Indian spices; and even riding along with a live …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298
Western Brass Quintet to welcome new member, perform
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… Brass Quintet to welcome new member, perform Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of the … Brass Quintet welcomes its newest member Dr. Robert White with a performance of music from their latest CD at … commercial and solo trumpeter. He appears frequently with such ensembles as the Detroit Symphony, Milwaukee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18907