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Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

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… West and southwest Michigan. The 2017 event drew some 700 area high school and college students and community members. … called the Hispanic American Council of Kalamazoo), several area school districts, and WMU's Division of Multicultural … has joined with the Southwest Michigan Chávez Committee and area businesses to stage a banquet on or around Chávez's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Jaime has been dreaming of a career in aviation since he was a kid. "I was amazed every … airplane, I knew that was the thing for me." Now as he prepares to graduate from Western Michigan University with a … an apprenticeship with Spirit Airlines at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and will become a mechanic with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

WMU becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network

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… and trips designed for people age 50 and above. Courses are taught in one- to eight-week timeframes and all are offered in person rather than online. The program is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16136

Three WMU teams boast perfect scores for NCAA academic progress

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… takes real pride in celebrating their achievements in both arenas." Earlier this month the NCAA announced those teams … one earn a perfect score. A consistent level of success "We are so very proud of our student-athletes, not only for the … "The academic successes our student-athletes enjoy are thanks in large part to the tireless work of Associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15985

Plan to #GiveGold in October

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… winners to donate back to their WMU units or other WMU areas of choice. Challenges have been set up for individuals … colleges and non-academic units. Faculty and staff are encouraged to get involved to help raise funds for their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49347

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… and use of long canes will be studied. KALAMAZOO—People who are blind or have visual impairments could be the ultimate … over a surface. Kim has found marshmallow roller tips are just as effective as marshmallow tips in detecting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

University garners two new grants related to water quality

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… University's stormwater and wastewater districts. They also are in alignment with the sustainability priorities … Decade-long attention to water quality WMU's two new grants are just the latest success stories in a program begun about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic year's Semiannual Make a … outstanding employees—the best of the best. The recipients are Katie DeCamp, Susan Kramer, Jeff Stone and Connie … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

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… undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening initiative, are seated on the retaining wall overlooking the garden … to Spanish.  “It was a really great way to meet people who care about environmentalism and who want to make a … or not,” says Lawlor. “Because obviously you can still care no matter what your major is.”  A farming field trip  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Aug. 26 Washington State University event celebrates life of Elson Floyd

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… will be held Friday, Oct. 16 . Members of the Floyd family are expected to attend, and additional details will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26421