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New TV spot infuses 'Go West' theme with new WMU imagery

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Television viewers across the state are watching the new "Go West" commercial released this week by Western Michigan University. WMU has introduced a new 30-second promotional television spot that expands on the "Go West" advertising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19396

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. Allison Downey , associate professor in the Department of … of anthropology, will be recognized as the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Health center offering flu shots at Sindecuse, one outreach clinic

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sindecuse Health Center is offering vaccinations to Western Michigan University … them from seasonal influenza. Vaccinations will be administered to those individuals, as well as their eligible … or call (269) 387-3287. No appointment is necessary to attend the College of Aviation clinic. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26562

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running

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… hit the court running Submitted by Erin Flynn on Warda Niaz is graduating with a bachelor's degree in sport management … leadership skills through jobs on campus, working as an assistant program manager for social media in Western's Office … her growth—both personally and professionally. "My supervisor, Tayler Boelk , just now was coaching me through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990

Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo

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… Mich.—Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum is the featured guest at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Youth … A question-and-answer session will follow her talk. A suggested donation of $10 per guest is requested. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 , she will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913

Award-winning playwright to launch fall 2016 Frostic Reading Series

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… Sept. 21, in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the public. Hoke's plays include "The … National Playwriting Contest. She also has been a finalist for the Woodward/Newman Prize. Hoke also is the author of a children's book titled "Neko and the Twiggets" and is the co-author of "BUA Takes 10: GLBT Short …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35114

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… The Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is to be awarded annually to the company in Starting Gate, … of people to a common cause with a higher social purpose. This is the inaugural award. This past year has been one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

Applications now being accepted for Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

… of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications for 2017-18 fellows through Thursday, March 30 . WMU's historic Gibbs House on Parkview Avenue Gibbs House Fellows … from scenic Asylum Lake Preserve, and will be paid as an hourly student employee at a rate consistent with their level …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38208

Final public session scheduled for new Valley Dining Center

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… in the design process for the new Valley Dining Center is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 , in the Bernhard … placement and design. Two planning sessions held earlier this year, sought community input on building placement and architectural style. This final public session will give SmithGroupJJR an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18459

Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America Roadtrip event … before electric cars were cool." Pancella traded in his Leaf for a Chevy Bolt in 2018—a pure EV with a much … summer 2022 at the Gilmore Car Museum's Wednesday Night Cruise-In. Pancella rides his bike from Portage, Michigan, to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761