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Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships
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… undergraduate students at Western Michigan University have been awarded $400 Emeriti Council Book Scholarships this … in scholarships has been awarded to 284 students. "I can't tell you how thankful I am to have been chosen for the … books, so it couldn't have come at a better time. It is a bigger blessing than you know." Two scholarship options The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37793
First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan
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… winter. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Winter is coming, and it could be a snowy one in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Lei Meng , … pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean, also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO … because our lake temperature is increasing, leading to a bigger air (and) lake temperature difference." In addition to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178
Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30
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… 30 . Graduates will participate in one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Miller … Those who choose not to attend the ceremonies in person can participate by finding the livestream on the … vice president for academic affairs, will speak. There will be vignettes on graduate success and a tribute to graduates. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753
Gazelle Sports co-owner to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.— The co-owner of a local sportswear store will be the next speaker at the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … or register at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29802
Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work
College of Arts and Sciences
… of capturing, concentrating and pumping carbon dioxide deep into the earth. Emerging technology focused on carbon … projects are aimed at trying to figure out, ‘Is this a good bet? Should we pump lots of carbon dioxide into the … provide students with the experiential learning that they cannot get just by reading or doing work online. “I’m …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350
Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17
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… has selected a design team made up of the firms Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock, & Associates to develop a … to turn the 44-acre site adjacent to the original park into a home for more private sector partners. The process …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009
WMU's Wolfinbarger named Michigan Professor of Year
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… Dr. Stephen M. Wolfinbarger , professor of music, has been named the 2013 Michigan Professor of the Year . The … has led the University's brass and percussion programs, has been a WMU faculty member since 1986. Students he has … on Thursday as well, and the winners' names were entered into the Congressional Record that day. In addition, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11355
Business leadership development company up first in entrepreneurship speaker series
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… Humanergy, a business leadership development company, will be the first speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5964 or online . Free … with a nationally recognized hospital navigating a significant leadership transition. Originally from Leeds, England, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54713
Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions
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… Michigan University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when … career on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on … and to portray the multi-ethnic, multicultural world into which both majority and minority children are growing." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204
Second draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment
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… alumni and other stakeholders. An additional open forum has been set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 , in the Bernhard Center so those interested can provide input on the draft as well as ask questions … new information. "The many discussions and specific suggestions provided by the 400-plus participants in our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30721