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… WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM' Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy and … integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more …

… showcase Fort St. Joseph at open house Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In August, Western … at the Living History Village, listen to period music, participate in period dance and children’s activities … Fort St. Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in …

… voting rate shows growing civic engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered to vote … for political learning and engagement. The information was compiled in a database that includes nearly half of all … College of Civic Life at Tufts University. Also revealed was that registered WMU students voted at a slightly higher …

… for international development funding for faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University … H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education. The maximum award is $1,200 and cannot exceed 50 percent of the total … and projects that occur within the following 12 months. Award announcements will be made approximately two weeks …

… joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase Submitted by Deanne Puca on Brecker (Photo credit: John Abbott) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker will join the … for a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.. 7 , at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids. This event will be presented …

… Trombone Choir to give free tour preview concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on The WMU Trombone Choir will perform at … preview concert just two weeks prior to the group's trip to Washington, D.C., to perform at the American Trombone … For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call (269) 387-4667. For more news, arts and events …

… future for Western fashion design student Submitted by Erin Flynn on Julia LeKander represented Western at New … The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue and checking out high fashion … scramble. Her entire life, she'd planned on a career in music, following the pattern laid out by several family …

… blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The CMU-WMU blood collection … its three consecutive years of dominance in the competition by collecting more than 403 units of blood during Bronco … to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will …

… in a row from WMU to win national scholarship Submitted by Deanne Puca on Alobiedat KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Textile and … Alobiedat, a senior from Kalamazoo, will use her award to study abroad at Regent's University School of … the recipient of the Regents Study Abroad in London Award at the ITAA Annual conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, …

… sought for annual sustainability survey Submitted by Anne Copeland on The survey will be open throughout the … Survey is a student-led survey that measures student awareness, interest and support for such projects.  By … also indicated their desire for increasing WMU’s renewable energy infrastructure and the implementation of an …