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Western celebrates cultural diversity during virtual International Festival

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… both from Taiwan, prepare  Taiwanese beef noodles as part of a video for the virtual International Festival's food … and entertainment. The event was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic but has returned in a virtual … While the pandemic still prevents the traditional format of the event, celebrating the significance of global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63694

Student research presentations

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… about his research—Mobility Energy Productivity Evaluation of Prediction-based Vehicle Powertrain Control Combined with … and Autonomous Vehicles Lab. He received his Master of Science in automotive engineering at Iran University of … series. For more information about this event, email Carey Schoolmaster or call (269) 276-3245. Learn about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67211

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… it seems, is interested in her Cold Case Program —a first-of-its-kind partnership with Michigan State Police—which has … attention!" says Kuersten, the program's director and professor in the Department of Sociology's Criminal Justice … State—I'm getting calls from all over asking how other schools can set up a similar program," Kuersten says. She's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

NPR counterterrorism correspondent to give talk

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… Discussion Series organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. The discussion series is one of the largest foreign policy lecture programs in the nation … to American foreign policy issues. Locally, WMU will be offering a live lecture by National Public Radio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4380

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… in fall 2012, as compared to the fall 2011 enrollment of 159 students. Historically, more than 90 percent of CELCIS graduates become degree-seeking students at WMU. The increases are all a reflection of national trends noted in an annual report released Nov. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… The NCAA announced the Division I, II and III winners of its sportsmanship award Jan. 17 . WMU won the honor in the male recipient category for Division I schools. The Broncos were recognized for their role in the 2017 game at the University of Southern California, in which blind Trojan long-snapper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

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… pitch about their business idea for an audience of potential investors and will be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

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… Plaza by Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium officially reopened Oct. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off this summer while the area was redesigned to improve … Cowell, Blalock & Associates. Making remarks on behalf of WMU were Dr. John M. Dunn , president; Dr. Richard A. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405

Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'

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… a podcast that aims to explore the wild and exciting side of business through thoughtful conversations with executives … and other leaders, is now available through a  variety of listening platforms . Hosts  Dr. Doug Lepisto  and  Dr. Derrick McIver , faculty members and co-directors of the center, provide an up-close, unvarnished view into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205

Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park

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… and Research Park KALAMAZOO—A firm that markets some of the best-known consumer brands in the nation will bring … today. Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid will open a state-of-the art 40,000-square-foot facility at the park by … early 2014 , and expects to have a Kalamazoo employee base of up to 100. The firm is the corporate umbrella for such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076