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WMU seeking volunteers for Color Run 5K race

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… WMU seeking volunteers for Color Run 5K race Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is looking to fill 150 volunteer spots for the Color Run 5K … by securing volunteer participation. To volunteer, visit  bit.ly/kzoocolorrun17 . Volunteers are needed at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39015

New state program features university-business partnership

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… New state program features university-business partnership Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … businesses to take advantage of much needed technical expertise and other resources within a university partner network. … lead to the generation of new ideas and thinking, solve persistent problems, and potentially lead to new revenue sources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1038

Western receives grant to aid student retention

Merze Tate College

… grant to aid student retention Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was … to improve student outcomes and reduce equity gaps in high-risk courses. WMU’s Merze Tate College will oversee the … Curricula in Urban Ecosystems (CCUE) program, a partnership between Western, the Gardner Institute and the Kresge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… Persisting through the pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on Our world is not the same world it was a year ago. We’ve seen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… and flight from Nazi Germany Submitted by Sara Volmering on A new interactive digital narrative tells the story … and life during an under-documented period in Ecuadorian history. Dr. Ann Miles , director of the Western Michigan … German and Jewish but not religious. They had this in-between kind of life where they didn't fit immediately into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine devoting decades to exploring the local history of a … of the award for all that he's done to bridge the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Three golfers named to NGCA Scholar All-America Teams

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--For the first time since 2010, the WMU golf program has had three … Imel, who carries a 3.97 GPA, the highest on the team, is pursuing a degree in accountancy and earned NGCA Scholar … second time with the first nod coming in 2010. Grawburg finished her collegiate career with a 3.85 GPA and a bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/989

James W. Hill obituary

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… (not verified) on Hill Dr. James W. Hill, a former administrator in Western Michigan University's Haworth College … to 1988. The Dr. James W. Hill Leadership Award named in his honor is presented annually to a WMU student who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/339

Sacred Music Fest kicks off with free concert downtown

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO—The Michigan Festival of Sacred Music is giving a free concert Wednesday, Aug. 28 , in downtown … pieces for solo cello by festival Executive Director Elizabeth Start and others. Information also will be available on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8919

Sales students receive top honors at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University students placed first overall in a regional Thomson Reuters Sales Competition in October, … of the students were also included in the top five finalists in the individual round. Students Stacy Zoeller , Adam … all delivered via phone or video, which ultimately led finalists to a call with the final decision maker. "Our students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50121