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Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… FOR ideal desks. However, like your lights and darks on wash day, work and home life became difficult to separate … dedicated home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift workstations at the kitchen table or sidled a lawn chair up to a work bench for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Two-day fashion show features student designers

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… Two-day fashion show features student designers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on MODA … student fashion show KALAMAZOO--"The Color Theory," a runway fashion show featuring Western Michigan University … will be shown through student talent--from lighting and set design, to marketing and promotion, runway modeling, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/296

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan … the Kalamazoo Promise initiative.” The initiative is set to launch later this year, with the first cohort of … Michigan-Regional Adult Initiative for Skills and Education Design Lab, created by The Center to provide an environment …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… "I fell in love with orchids," Barkman said.  "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my … so my international collaborators and I decided to use modern DNA technology to learn more about the biology of … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Senior engineers unveil latest creations at annual conference

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Biannual engineering showcase set for April 16. KALAMAZOO—Senior engineering students at … this month during the 52nd Conference on Senior Engineering Design. The students will showcase and demonstrate their … are sponsored by southwest Michigan companies, including Denso North America Foundation Inc., Kellogg Co., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6337

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and the United States: Li Dazhao’s Changing Attitudes towards America” are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in 3130 Sangren … His lecture titled “Aboard Ships Bound for Oblivion: Early Modern Entrances of the African into China” are scheduled … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU

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… expand storage and research capabilities and incorporate a modern racking system. “The facility is important because it … added cost of redrilling, unlocking existing information in ways that advance research, resource management and economic … and geologic data,” says Haagsma. “By working with real datasets and real geologic challenges, students gain the skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/michigan-geological-repository-research-education-new-facility-groundbreaking

Global community of medieval scholars converges on WMU for annual international congress

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… Global community of medieval scholars converges on WMU for annual international … locations , including the WMU Student Center, Sangren Hall, Waldo Library, Kanley Chapel and Gilmore Theatre Complex. … hybrid format, with in-person, virtual and hybrid sessions designed to encourage meaningful interaction among scholars …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/annual-international-medieval-congress-2026-preview

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … in sportbikes and supersports. The products are designed to provide a more comfortable and superior riding … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Student contest part of MLK academy's 50th-anniversary celebration

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… its 50th anniversary. Students were instrumental in founding the MLK Academy, and now students are playing a role in … and graduate students are invited to compete to design a serigraphy/screen-print poster that commemorates … take place during WMU's 2018 homecoming day festivities. Design competition Anniversary logo Only students may enter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45215