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Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… programs 'a great escape' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students participate in a virtual discussion by a nonprofit organization in India as part of a virtual study abroad experience. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

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… Erin Flynn on Skyler Thompson, BBA '24, stands among mounds of seed potatoes in a storage facility at Walther Farms. A … Employees fry up sample chips from various batches of potatoes to analyze things like water and starch content, … which impact how the chips will look and taste. Photos of sample chips are sent to customers for review. Skyler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation Submitted by … on Veeck KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University business professor has been recognized for her innovation in the classroom. Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, has received the 2012 Marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725

Organic food truck owner next up in speaker series

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… (not verified) on Blough KALAMAZOO—The owner and operator of a popular food truck business specializing in seasonal, … Bridgett Blough, a certified natural chef and founder of The Organic Gypsy, a food truck business providing … Blough Blough was raised on a farm, learning the benefits of eating foods from local and reputable sources at an early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5273

WMU students encouraged to seek spring campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… the potential to advance the University’s campus culture of sustainability, is open for another round this semester. … is awarded twice per academic year by a committee of students appointed by the Western Student Association under the direction of undergraduate Piper Meldrum-Roy , the association's vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66927

Wind and percussion musicians featured at annual festival

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… by Deanne Puca on Bryant KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The School of Music at Western Michigan University will present the … to "promote the performance, understanding, and composition of quality wind and percussion music." The event is free and … were nominated by their band directors for the honor of performing in this band. Traditionally, over 90 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39019

Event to help students finish research papers and projects

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… papers and projects during the Halloween-themed "Night of the Research Paper" from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 , … will be available to lead students through the process of preparing a paper or project: Defining and refining a … information Organizing ideas Properly citing sources "Night of the Research Paper" at Waldo Library was developed by WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1943

Trustees OK assessment fee increase for student media support

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… vote taken April 18 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a $5 per-semester increase in the … media at WMU. The fee will be effective with the beginning of the Summer II session, which begins June 27. The fee … fee increase was initiated by students and was the subject of a campuswide vote organized by the Western Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6645

Concerts in the Park feature Sunday entertainment

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… Bronson Park KALAMAZOO—Summer Concerts in the Park is one of Kalamazoo's long-standing traditions and is offered each Sunday beginning June 9 and ending Aug. 18 . … Theatre 85th anniversary celebration Aug. 18 , Hot Club of Detroit Concerts in the Park is a program of the Arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7362

Zumba event to raise money for breast cancer research via United Way

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… enjoy a Zumba dance party Sunday, Oct. 27 , on the campus of Western Michigan University while raising funds for … Pink Party will run 1 to 3 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Student Recreation Center. There is a $5 minimum … Cure, Southwest Michigan Affiliates, through the United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and will be reflected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10570