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WMU local history expert to appear on popular PBS series

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… WMU local history expert to appear on popular PBS series Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Houghton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University local history expert and a history-making location in Kalamazoo are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47842

Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs

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… Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs Submitted … month participating in the annual winter Career Fair, which is open to the public and being preceded by many … and tailored to college students and recent alumni. Preregistration is not required. Lynn Kelly-Albertson , WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29796

Another WMU staffer named state's top student-employee supervisor

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… Another WMU staffer named state's top student-employee supervisor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Michael … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University staff member is the state's top student-employee supervisor for the second consecutive year. Michael "Berd" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54204

Big Brothers Big Sisters administrator to provide perspective at breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Big Brothers Big Sisters administrator to provide perspective at breakfast series … (not verified) on Kuchta KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The administrator of the local mentoring organization Big Brothers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37056

Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food

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… author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the … at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "A Community Conversation about Food," is part of the University Center for the Humanities' Healing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by Chris Hybels on Charlene Harkness Riley Groves, SOTA president, … students from Western Michigan University's Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) and Student … formal and sustainable to wear during the center's fundraiser event on  Dec. 2  at Ascension Borgess Hospital's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… Purdue University Northwest. Other Western student teams finished in sixth, 11th and 12th place in the competition.  The … strategic digital marketing insights can offer solutions. This year’s client was Radio Flyer, seeking direction on how … months to conduct research and create an eight-minute submission video that communicates an integrated strategy for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… Council. LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is the national benchmark for the design, construction and … certification process. "We've been patiently waiting for this terrific news, knowing that Sangren not only meets, but … LEED Gold," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "Sangren Hall is at the heart of our campus, physically, and it is

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

WMU’s new-music ensembles to give one of a kind performance

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… Orchestra Kalamazoo Laptop Orchestra Founded in 2009, KLOrk is a performing ensemble in which the musical instruments … portion of the concert will include two works by Lou Harrison for Javanese gamelan and Western instruments in which … as a virtual gamelan ensemble; an arrangement of a minimalist piece by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt; and an original …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19873

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,651 diplomas on behalf of the University: … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Aviation, College of … and College of Health and Human Services. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678