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Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… The event, which is fully virtual , begins at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. Michelle … as well as the entirety of Spring Convocation, can be viewed online . The next class of Presidential … Ellen Christian, Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White and Dr. Jeremy Duncan Faculty Presentations Five faculty members were selected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

W Magazine

… bags of potato chips eaten in the United States was made with Michigan spuds. While many of the state's farms … farms, Walther Farms is focused on bringing in top young talent to keep the tradition going. And Western is … has been an easy go-to, because we know that Broncos can clear a lot of hurdles in the interview process and they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… rates. The goal is to have students who typically struggle in these courses more prepared to complete them and … and improve on teaching and learning outcomes associated with these courses, we ensure a more engaged and supportive … historically underrepresented backgrounds. At WMU, students can receive academic support in six challenging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Take a guided tour through Mexico with the Sones de México Ensemble during Western Michigan … Monday, Sept. 16 , to promote a greater appreciation of Mexican folk music, traditional music and culture. Its … released six albums. "Esta Tierra Es Tuya" ("This Land is Your Land") came out in 2007. It served as an immigrant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park

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… Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not … the first company to use the park to establish a North American presence. FAiST Light Metals FAiST Light Metals opened … have been preparing for the launch of the new location with a hiring initiative to identify both new engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23569

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… up at Western Michigan University this summer, significantly changing the look and feel of various campus areas. … system. To build the two units, the University contracted with Solar Winds Power Systems LLC of Shelbyville and solar … Garden. That garden honors a pivotal early employee who suggested that brown-eyed Susans be the inspiration for WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… prestigious Senate,” Pastrana-Pérez said. “Together with other organizations, such as the National Humanities … education. The committee considers how well the applicant institution’s academic environment and educational … as a senator, and it gives me great satisfaction to know I can make a difference in educating our politicians, our …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

WMU campus cafés open reduced hours this summer

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… the summer sessions. Summer hours vary for each café and can be found on the Dining Services website . Café offerings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16235

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… of LEED-certified structures on the WMU campus to 10, with 10 more going through the certification process. "The … WMU associate vice president for facilities management. "With 20 buildings either completed or going through the … being worked out to begin a graduate class next year that can give students the opportunity to earn LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

Director of WMU athletics next up in community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… director, will be the next speaker at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39685