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Two area seniors win $20,000 scholarships to study at WMU

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… high school seniors have each won a $20,000 Mary Upjohn Meader Incoming Freshman Award to study at Western … being used by scholars today. She became the 79th person to sign the American Geographical Society's Flyers' and … Globe to mark those momentous flights. She was invited to sign twice, adding her name to those of Charles Lindbergh, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23196

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… of campus lawn. Due to poor soil quality, grass has struggled to flourish here. “That was the challenge. Can we take … explains that permaculture is an agricultural technique designed to engender features observed in natural ecosystems. … planted here and there send taproots down deep, break up the gravely, compacted soil, eventually decay and create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… beautiful way of life and that we have received so much support from various organizations, tribes and departments … talk is a free event that is open to the public and supported by We Talk’s partnership with the Fetzer Institute … the spiritual foundation for a loving world. Learn more and sign up for Fetzer’s newsletter .  For more WMU news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

New WMU campus space highlights local attractions, engages community members and enriches students’ experience

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… and Discover Kalamazoo are partnering to provide a designated space on the first floor of the WMU Student Center … the campus community and the vibrant Kalamazoo area. A signing ceremony on  Wednesday, Oct. 16, will mark the … Mosaic Room, attendees will have the chance to explore the updated space, which includes newly installed displays …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/wmu-student-center-corner-opens

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event offered as students return to campus

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… of test results. Current students, faculty and staff can sign up for drive-thru testing through Sindecuse Health Center's … members informing them of the result. COVID-19 Vaccination UpDate Vaccines are being administered to eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62769

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… Mich.—Faculty are encouraged to take advantage of an upcoming workshop as well as a variety of other resources … is a workshop called Navigating WMU Essential Studies: Design, Assess, Submit. The workshop will be presented from … sessions: “Understanding the WMU Essential Studies Design: Where Does My Course Fit? What Is Needed for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… prosper. "The Small Company Internship Program is key to supporting the growth of small businesses and helping retain … with the company's Mickey Gaines. The program provides up to $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire an … intern for summer 2018. Companies may apply for funding for up to two interns from either one or two MCRN schools. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… has played a vital role for more than two decades in supporting early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan is ramping up investments in growing the economy, and Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Why I Give: The Arnson Family

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… shares Jon, BBA ’81. “We thought it was high time we supported our mother’s alma mater.  “Mom earned her way … was a teacher and coach at Muskegon High School and the couple married in December 1950. Their five sons were born … ever.  In that same spirit, the Arnson Family Scholarship supports the area Fritzie and her family call home. Arranged …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family

Young people pursue varied interests at WMU summer camps

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… and culture, printmaking, clay whistles, Web page design, digital storytelling, flash fiction and chess. Fee: … Fees: $40 registration and $180 per week per child or hourly rates for WMU students, staff and community that range … or @email . More information June 17-22-- MI GEAR UP Program for 7th grade students at one of the following …

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