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Bronco Bash returns for 33rd year in new location

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… Friday, Sept. 13. KALAMAZOO—The 33rd annual Bronco Bash at Western Michigan University is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, … submitted after that date will be assessed a $25 late fee and processed pending available booth space. A campus … over 450 student organizations, university departments, and local businesses and organizations participate in Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7534

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of Western Michigan University’s incoming freshman class are … critical care providers battling the novel coronavirus pandemic. Using their engineering skills, they’re crafting … needs for his future to take flight. “I believe my time at Western will help me achieve my dream, because WMU alum are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

WMU students help show go on, virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake

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… at White Lake Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caroline Arana and Claire Beaman stand together in front of the Playhouse … will at the Playhouse at White Lake , thanks in part to two Western Michigan University theatre students. "I'm the … on work they hadn't done before. "The theatre program at Western does a really good job of getting us really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60339

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by sun rays,” explains Byron Izenbaard, B.S.E.’13 , a proud Western Michigan University Sunseeker alumnus and current engineer at Stryker. Izenbaard is one of the … energy sources more viable for the future. Each year, Western’s team competes against other universities from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

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… redesign Submitted by Megan Looker on A large seating area and informal learning space greets visitors as they first … glass windows ushers in ample natural light. A grand assembly hall is accessible from two different levels. … of campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The comprehensive renovation of Western Michigan University's Dunbar Hall is slated for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… is pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher through Western Michigan University's Grow Your Own (GYO) program. … dream position would be working in a first grade classroom and the opportunity given to me through the Grow Your Own … or additional endorsements with a tuition-free education. Western's College of Education and Human Development hosts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

First responder training at vacant Bernhard Center Nov. 10-12

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… Nov. 10-12 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's vacated Bernhard Center is … of Public Safety (KDPS) personnel, along with firefighters and other first responders from various municipalities … programs and training seminars. Throughout the weekend at Western, first responder vehicles—including a fire …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73333

Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO--Building bridges quicker, safer and with better quality components will be the focus of a workshop on the campus of Western Michigan University. Bridge engineers, contractors and decision-makers are invited to attend the workshop from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/225

Board to consider bond issue for student center/dining hall, end to law school agreement Thursday

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… in formal session at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider … for the new student center/dining facility in 2019 and intended to finance the closing round in 2020-21. An … paying for site completion, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facilities. Bond proceeds also would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61890

Installation of innovative stormwater treatment system underway at Asylum Lake

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… a stormwater treatment device that uses technology and natural processes to prevent phosphorus, sediment and … the lake from contamination caused by road salt runoff. Western Michigan University researchers and Kieser & … comprehensive protection for this body of water situated in Western’s 274-acre Asylum Lake Preserve. The $775,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72823