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Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation

Sustainability

… clean energy and economic growth, and the end result could be a product, service, business or public policy. Teams will … be implemented, what barriers might exist and how those can be addressed. Project proposals for the challenge are … to participate and compete for their share of $19,000 in cash prizes. In addition to the awards, Drobny says all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331

Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally

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… kickoff celebration Thursday, Sept. 13 , in front of the Bernhard Center. This year's campaign will run through … builds a future when children succeed in school, families can support themselves and people are safe and healthy." See … and retirees is underway. How to give One-time donations by cash, check or credit card. Pledges, payable by payroll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… Center “Prior to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients with … the need for the loans. “There are so many programs coming into place and each is providing a variety of offerings for … environment we are finding ourselves in right now so we can best direct our clients.” Direction from the SBDC includes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference

Haworth College of Business

… The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable … contributed to a celebratory atmosphere on the final day. Candy Lim, senior majoring in food and consumer package … and statistical findings could spark creativity and be turned into a powerful narrative that inspires innovation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70833

WMU board to consider campus rental rates, presidential compensation

News

… Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center. In addition to rental rates and … personnel moves, receipt of gifts and grants, and operating cash and annuity and life-income details. As is the case … materials on items being considered at the meeting can be found at wmich.edu/trustees . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36869

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… nations. NeoVent converts a low-tech respiratory device into one that provides the additional benefit of a ventilator, but at much less cost. The … and third-place winners also will be recognized with cash and prizes. In the competition's undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… grants to nine Western faculty and instructors in December. The grants are anticipated to save over 700 students an … a new one that Western students and learners globally can use instead of commercial textbooks. Paying for … is a burden for some students, and courses using free OER can be a financial relief.   "I remember feeling so relieved …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/nine-oer-grants

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… care system, they discovered love—and purpose—at Western. "Being former foster youth, we never really had examples of … Justin completed degrees in public relations and African studies in 2020. Together they completed 13 study abroad … to get closer together before we got married, but then it turned into something much bigger than us," Alexis says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

2017-18 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series announced

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… "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music," and which will be anchored by a two-week engagement of Disney's "The Lion … per show and monthly payment plans are available for orders turned in by June 1. Miller Auditorium’s 2017-18 Lake … about discovering friendships and the belief that one can change the world by changing one's mind. With songs by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38628

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… but also for the brands advertising during the broadcast. Being a winner in this high-stakes advertising showdown … advertising to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts. Can you comment on this approach? Budweiser is taking its … humorously depicts the events of 2020 as turning lemons into lemonade to launch a new flavor of the beverage. Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006