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

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… of LEED certified buildings on the WMU campus to nine, with a dozen more still in the certification process. "We've … Since its opening, the building has been recognized with more than a half dozen design and construction awards. … vice president for facilities management, Sangren was built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, and even …

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

Alumnus and CEO to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … Zipments' software connects local delivery providers with businesses and consumers in need of local delivery … or register at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27783

Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students

International Student and Scholar Services

… student or teacher and are required to provide them with a private bedroom and two meals daily—breakfast and … family selection. Interested families should contact Barb Curley at (269) 217-9094 or @email . More information can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24734

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… air-traffic control, and flight.  The week culminated with planning and operating a discovery flight, which really … in a  residence hall .  "I formed tight friendships with 20 people across campus," he says.  "Living and working … campaigns, he traveled the nation to attract new Broncos.  With Thinnes, he led the  program's summer camps  for five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor

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… the American Bar Association House of Delegates, together with a resolution urging businesses to adopt and implement … on labor trafficking and child labor that are consistent with those principles. About the talk Johnson will address … work stoppage, Litigation, Inability to grow market share with socially conscious consumers and possible consumer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

International Student and Scholar Services

… contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … a bridge for students wishing to enhance their WMU degree with an international experience that will also give them a … Abroad Fair Fair attendees will have a chance to speak with WMU students who have studied and interned abroad, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26963

Campus locations will 'light it up blue' for autism awareness

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… long-running commitment to training professionals to work with those with autism. Last summer, the state of Michigan announced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22835

Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Choreographer Gabrielle Lamb with WMU dance students KALAMAZOO—Two works from the Western … Marlo Martin has choreographed her new piece, "look at me with your eyes wide shut," for the 27 new dance majors. The … expresses the myriad experiences and emotions associated with the concept of being seen. Faculty works "Ravenfeather" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037

WMU trustees set standards, procedures governing University policies

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… way University policies are developed, reviewed and shared with the campus community. The Western Michigan University … standards. A campuswide policy committee will be charged with ensuring each new or revised policy meets the … board passed. They will oversee follow-up implementation, with information going out to the campus community as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45842

Free virtual reality space open for campus community

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… a grand opening event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, with brief remarks made after 5 p.m. A collaboration between … Technology, the new lab includes six workstations with high-end PCs, Oculus Rift headsets and Oculus Touch … Julie Garrison adds, "We are excited to be working with OIT to host the VR lab in the libraries and bring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44937