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A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… in Kalamazoo, atop a retaining wall, a vibrant garden flourishes with an array of fresh produce—from baby watermelons … Lawlor. “Because obviously you can still care no matter what your major is.”  A farming field trip  When Dr. Bilinda … heard about Seed, she was utterly inspired by what her students had accomplished.  “It was beautiful,” …

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

Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on Formula team members had the opportunity to visit Tesla in California, where they met up with fellow … a car that can compete on the highest level and show off what we can do,” says Noah Gould , a manufacturing … is the hardest part of the competition and that is exactly what we are shooting for.” The project is receiving industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic … in various groups on campus about why they’re voting and what questions they’ve heard from their peers about the … on. Policies surrounding the economy could also determine what the job market is like after graduation. "At the end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

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… updating on-campus communications Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Tony Proudfoot, vice president for marketing and … For a family in Michigan with an $85,000 household income, what was about 10 percent of annual income is now about 14 … are much more discerning in their choices and want to know what they are getting for their investment. All these data …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism Submitted … and the wheels start turning in your mind. I thought, 'What if I did a challenge to myself?" says Jasperse, who has … perpetuating them. "I had to come to terms with what I felt my responsibility was and then find a way to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free … “I’m excited to bring Dr. Knox to Western to share what’s at stake when book bans and challenges become … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting two awards for undergraduate groups from … Jazz Ensemble secured outstanding performance awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-student-jazz-groups-secure-downbeat-student-music-awards

Housing active with diversity initiative

Housing and Residence Life

… posted, including recognition. The most recent spotlight is on Alex Peterson, hall director of Eldridge/Fox Hall.   Alex  was nominated by two of his peers due to his commitment to continuing education on … putting in the work to grow. Furthermore, he works to share what he's learned with his peers and the department."   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63363

Capitol Steps to satirize presidential race in upcoming performance

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… that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of … as Secret Service indiscretions and the EU's money woes and what to do with Greece. No matter who or what is in the headlines, the Capitol Steps will tackle both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1968

University getting ready to adopt new email system

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The verdict is in: Microsoft Office 365 for Education—O365—will be … University's next email system. That version of O365 is a free suite of email and other applications for … to switch to O365 was made Sept. 21 . The tentative plan is to do test migrations in December and January to identify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28112