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Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you're a heating and cooling contractor, it's important to get all your ducts in a row. The … their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is from Mattawan. "It's just a surreal moment to not only be representing … up in a small family heating and cooling business where I was a part-time helper, installing and sealing sheet metal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… Sonnenberg on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Despite a national trend toward declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs, … A feeling of community. The CEHD cares about students and wants them not only to succeed, but to feel at home here. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

Join in the festivities for the annual Sustainability Celebration

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… by Brianna McCann on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Live music, a bike tour and an opportunity to provide input into sustainability … Office for Sustainability Located on the corner of Howard and West Michigan Ave, the Office for Sustainability is … and improve quality of life for all. Biking and walking to each event is highly encouraged. Complimentary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55180

WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award

Military and Veterans Affairs

… WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Pictured left to … Butler, Ken Franks and MVAA Education Analyst Joe Saur. Award Citation: In recognition of their innovative and …

https://wmich.edu/military/news/2024/09/mvaa-award

Annual Bronco Bash event set

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… Monday, Aug. 19 . The 39th annual event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 , on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall. … involvement opportunities and promotional items to over 20,000 attendees. With carnival-style food, rides, … new organizations in the Kalamazoo community and look forward to seeing some new faces at the event. To  apply for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53837

Spring recess hours announced

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… Faculty and staff, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open … regular business hours throughout the recess. Libraries Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. … March 9; and noon to midnight Sunday, March 10. The Swain Education and Maybee Music and Dance libraries will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors stakeholders say Western Michigan University should consider as it moves forward with developing its first comprehensive transportation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… and students with a wmich.edu email address will automatically receive WMU Alerts for on-campus emergencies via … emergencies. Extreme or severe weather (e.g., tornado warnings). School closure notifications. Messages required … include: Near-campus emergencies (as WMU DPS is made aware of them, and if notifying the public does not hinder an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Inclusion Conference and programs honoring Black History Month.  Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly  online  by … feature keynote speaker  Dr. Mark Nepo , and will work toward building a community which embraces diversity. Free. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51232

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… Business student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Patent No. 20140287385 has been issued to Western Michigan University marketing student Daniel … prototype. He invited neighbors, friends and others to test the device, which is shaped somewhat like a whistle. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784