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Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program
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… because the University offers one of the oldest and most renowned such programs in the country. He's in the middle of a summer internship with the Smithsonian Associates, helping to craft … 'Night at the Museum?'" While he doesn't have to play fetch with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton or keep a mischievous …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122
WMU among four schools in nation recognized for sustainable cleaning
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… documentation and an on-site visit by Green Seal, a nonprofit organization that uses science-based programs to … University to basically eliminate daily chemical cleaners, with the exception of disinfectant, and a change in floor … Midwest to earn this certification, and shares the honor with Harvard, University of Maryland and University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21909
Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students
International Student and Scholar Services
… visiting international teachers, students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Host families house guests for … an international visitor and are required to provide them with a private bedroom and two meals daily—breakfast and … may send an email to findyournest@gmail.com or call Barb Curley, host family coordinator with Lodge & Learn in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32108
Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
Haworth College of Business
… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, … as a business analyst for more than nine years, consulting with and developing custom software for companies. In 2017, … degree in applied behavior analysis. In partnership with his wife Karyn, who holds an master's degree in applied …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252
Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus
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… to bring young geography whizzes to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—About 100 middle-school … host to the Michigan Geographic Bee. The competition begins with preliminary rounds at 12:30 p.m., followed by the … fourth- to eighth-graders will compete in each location, with the state competitions sponsored by Google and Plum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134
20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Twenty freshmen have … interviewed as finalists for the Medallion Scholarship, with 20 ultimately being selected to receive the honor. In … school's MAC Links team, which helps special needs students with social skills as well as the Link Crew mentoring …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223
Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne … theme of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration , with virtual and in-person events hosted by Western Michigan … of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo in coordination with Gryphon Place. There will be a ceremony at MLK Memorial …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702
Electric guitarists take the Dalton Center Recital Hall stage
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… from traditional Segovian guitar repertoire to lesser-known works by non-European composers, as well as new music. … performance of Leo Brower’s seminal work, Cuban Landscapes with Rain. The ensemble has also commissioned works by … by Terry Herald. Each year, the ensemble collaborates with the Oakland University Repertory Dance Company in an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43177
Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies
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… emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mary Cain Dr. Mary Cain, Western … a WMU Distinguished Service Award. She also was recognized with the Michigan Legislature's Teaching Excellence Award in … Michigan Association of Governing Boards in 1985. Active with the WMU chapter of the American Association of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428
Mexican bank official to discuss migration policy, trade
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… official to discuss migration policy, trade Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chiquiar KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Hall. His talk, titled "Understanding Migration Policy with International Trade Theoretical Tools," is free and … academic journals. He has made an important contribution with regard to measuring migrants' remittances and with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35696