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Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An economist from … Chair in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 , … Economic Policymaking for the Next Century." Burtless was also the editor and contributor to six books, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Western's new Native American Affairs Council. The council was established to support and build upon the strengths of … celebrate the peoples and the lands upon which this country was built?" The focus of Indigenous Peoples Day is both to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… problems, connect with resources to build success Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Bronco left behind. … Her entire life, especially after she moved on from WMU, was about helping students, helping others. And I think … and so much more beyond education. That's something that we want to embody, too, is breaking down boundaries for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… early voting ramping up on WMU campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student votes in the Bernhard Center … midterm elections, for instance, WMU student-voter turnout was 34.5% among those registered . WeVote hopes to change … and they're just getting used to this process. They're always changing addresses. It's the most heartbreaking thing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges

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… of product design program sharp on all edges Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj explains her senior thesis … meet and greet—a risk that landed her in his office. She wasn’t in trouble. With Thaj’s question, the chief executive realized the intern was on to something. “Have you considered the potential of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

All WMU campuses close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather

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… Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on Main Campus looks like a snow globe on … heavy snow piles up to more than a foot on campus. Students walk through a winter wonderland on the bridge over … winter fun as snow falls on campus. Students made their way to classes early on Friday, Nov. 18, in the snow before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69896

Bronco basketball player gets down to business, scores food marketing career

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… down to business, scores food marketing career Submitted by Erin Flynn on Marketing student Hannah Douglas scored a … in food and consumer package goods marketing and a job waiting out west. Basketball wasn't initially in the cards for Douglas, who excelled on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68321

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on The team unveils their next generation … who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set … remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources more viable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Sky Broncos take fifth place in national collegiate championship

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… fifth place in national collegiate championship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sky Broncos earned accolades … Battle Creek, Mich. Planning for that event is already underway. The names of Sky Broncos team members and any … inspection, 15th in short-field approach and landing, and was the pilot for the 16th place crew resource management …

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