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WMU's BTR Park Phase 2 moves into final design development; final community forum set

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The team of Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock, & Associates is entering the final stages of the design plan for the … team held public input sessions and meetings with an advisory committee to give the neighbors and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33001

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… member recognized with semi-annual award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Amy Burns joins Derek Andree, assistant director of admissions and advising, at the inaugural CEHD cares day. Amy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233

'A Choral Christmas' comes to Kalamazoo

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… 'A Choral Christmas' comes to Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and community members will be involved in "A Choral Christmas" performances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six of Western … Michigan University's choirs will present a variety of cherished holiday classics in the beloved annual concert, "A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43805

Children's Place receives grant to support student-parents

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… provides $179,734 each year for the next four years. WMU is one of only four Michigan schools to receive the award. … Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program, or CCAMPIS, grant will help student-parents address the unique … will receive a 50 percent child-care tuition discount under the grant program. Up to half of the spaces in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43438

Panel to discuss genomics and ethics at Ethics Center event

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… Panel to discuss genomics and ethics at Ethics Center event Submitted … College of Arts and Sciences) KALAMAZOO—A panel of ethicists will explore developments in genomics during a presentation this month at Western Michigan University as part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13432

WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment

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… regional state-of the-art manufacturing laboratory is receiving three new pieces of Autocam Medical manufacturing equipment this month to help build its prototyping capabilities. The … Grand Rapids, received its first machine, a CNC 5 Axis Mill that enables the machining of complex parts using a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54935

Two WMU faculty engineers garner MEDC funding for early-stage work

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… across the state of Michigan. Atashbar won support for his Impact Sensor and Rigid-flex Readout Electronic System. … occurrence of potentially dangerous impacts. Ikonomov won his funding for his 3-D Metal Device and Process. The technology allows …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43887

Western launches food marketing focus within MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… food and consumer package goods marketing program is planning to offer new coursework as part of the WMU MBA, … enabling either in-person or online participation. “This focused offering within the MBA program will catapult … them the flexibility to complete courses from wherever this industry takes them,” says Zwanka. The flexibility is

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67144

Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings

Haworth College of Business

… Food Marketing Conference returns to Kalamazoo in 2023 and is bringing a new look and exciting new format. The … management program for the event March 15 and 16 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. Throughout the … including: Steve Cahillane , chairman and CEO, Kellogg Company Vivek Sankaran , CEO, Albertsons Mike Doss , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

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… effective Aug. 31, 2012 Dr. Richard R. MacDonald , assistant professor of sociology, 45 years, effective Dec. 31, … effective Dec. 31, 2012 The other retiring faculty member is Dr. G. Thomas Ray , associate professor of teaching, … 20 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012. Staff retirements Crista Boyle , assistant manager in Valley II Dining Service, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363