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Construction near Sangren Hall triggers major traffic changes

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… traffic changes Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rending of the new West Michigan Avenue pedestrian … beginning Monday, April 30, triggering major changes to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Additional construction … lawn being heavily landscaped. That landscaping will showcase granite pavers and slabs salvaged from the former …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/356

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… literacy and learning in Kalamazoo Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), … and Training Symposium on Friday, Dec. 9 , from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at WMU’s Fetzer Center. This year’s theme is … and instructors to individuals who want to learn more about how they can serve this important cause, particularly during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941

Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

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… Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity … of Oaxaca," planned by Gabriela León, has been canceled due to severe winter weather. KALAMAZOO—A spring visiting … of being and perception of the world. She has shown those works in Mexico as well as abroad. In addition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

Sales students place second overall in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… Sales Competition. To earn the second-place spot, Marissa Bruno and Tyler Hughey , both sales and business … of the teams had great ideas but were lacking the proof to show how it would raise sales for the brand." In the … role-plays in our sales classes gave me confidence going in to the competition." WMU's Sales and Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43518

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… Michigan University. And thanks to a passionate and persistent alumna, the community will finally know his impact. … campus, then known as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the time, … of the neighborhood. "I just wanted to go back in time, as far back as I could go, where there were photos that talked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Bronco Bash goes virtual

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… past, the virtual event will still give students a chance to find their community on campus. KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's Office of Student Engagement is reimagining Bronco Bash 2020. To ensure the health and … members each fall, will not be held in person. "It's going to be a virtual involvement fair where different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60087

Researchers consider oral fluid testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology

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… could revolutionize the future of testing for drugs, which is subject to abuse. "The main way the outcomes of substance … this has been through analysis of urine for drugs. However, this has certain drawbacks," says Dr. Stephen … very substantial impact," says Magura, adding that data so far, while very preliminary, support his hypothesis that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66863

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Holland.  … watching the precision flying of the Blue Angels at an air show in Muskegon.  It became a career choice as a junior when … to this day.”  What he had to remember was that some were farther along in their pilot training.  “I had to

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… best online master's in education programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … schools in education. "This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, the quality of our … to the quality of the programs, the ranking also considered how accessible institutions made financial benefits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74785

Outstanding staff members recognized for making a difference at Western

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… Bernhard Center. Family, friends and co-workers are invited to the ceremony where the recipients will receive their award and be recognized for going above and beyond to help the Western community thrive. … recognized among your peers for an individual contribution is a most rewarding honor. With every Make a Difference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70027