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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 … "I fell in love with orchids," Barkman said. "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my …

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

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… canopy on its main campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor Day … second stage will take place at noon at Kalamazoo's Hayes Park near the corner of Factory Street and Miller Road. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31706

Some 700 people to participate in 2016 César Chávez March

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… as well as members of the public gathering at Bronson Park for a brief opening ceremony, then marching to WMU. … and abroad. In addition, Betances has earned numerous awards for bringing cultures together, and he works to help … learn the importance of pulling cultures together as a way of bringing America back to the top in education, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31161

A Bronco in a Blackhawk – A Salute to Doug Stutzman’s Service

College of Aviation

… Service Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For Doug Stutzman, it was going from WMU Bronco Brown and Gold to camouflage … his home in Grand Rapids.   Stutzman at La Tigra National Park, Honduras That "good choice" became the "right choice" … the "Career Skills Program."  Basically, it allows those transitioning back into private life to intern or serve …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/dougstutzman

From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky

College of Aviation

… trips where kids have a chance to explore career options.  Waste of time, right? Not for Brett Been, destined to be a … a degree in aviation flight science . While his experience wasn't exactly a replica of an eighth-grade visitation, it … his adult life Here's his route:  Raised in Orland Park, Ill., and destined to be among the squadron of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/been

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

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… Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael … of "Cats" enabled him to tap into his "American Ninja Warrior" skills. "Cats" is the sixth WMU Theatre production …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors college, died Feb. 22 . He was 96. Lee worked for 60 years in the radio and television … Saturday, March 14 , at the Lee Honors College. Guests may park in Lot 41, which is behind Sangren Hall. A shuttle will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … in Michigan. Registration is $5 and includes admission and transportation; register at intl-activities@wmich.edu. Open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music … the Sones de México Ensemble is a two-time Grammy Award nominee and four-time Chicago Music Awards winner. It … U.S. venues as Carnegie Hall, the Getty Museum, Millennium Park and the Kennedy Center. A nonprofit organization, it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Experience-driven learning was on display at the 75th Senior Engineering Design … Engineering, designed a pair of gloves that are able to translate sign language communicated by the wearer to text … housed in WMU’s Business and Technology Research Park, on this project helped these students gain real world …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024