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Staff member recognized for leadership

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… . During the ceremony, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton read a state legislative proclamation passed in her honor and facilitated by … her leadership, WMU has secured two federal College Assistance Migrant Program grants totaling $4 million. This grant program supports first-generation undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698

WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal

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… Answering questions—including obscure or tricky ones—is one of a librarian’s many talents. Recently, WMU … iconic sunburst seal. Smithsonian staff were looking for historical graphics in their archives for an event when they … logos and notes from an unknown designer. They had rediscovered the earliest known copy of the Smithsonian’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894

WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship

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… accountancy scholarship Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Alexis Hess says Western provided numerous opportunities for her … grow personally and professionally. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Hess , a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth … for the 2021-22 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592

Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies

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… level and 69 at the doctoral level as well as one specialist degree to students during in-person and virtual … to enter Miller Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited; all seats are general admission. Guests without tickets may view the ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66338

Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17

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… University has selected a design team made up of the firms Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and O’Boyle, Cowell, … of opportunities for public input. The initial session is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 , at Oshtemo … 7275 W. Main St. The forum, say principals with the firms, is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade … hosting high-quality juried artworks from more than 150 artists; and Art Hop, an evening of art exhibits and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

Board approves WMU 2015-16 operating budget of $388 million

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… fund operating budget of $388 million for the 2015-16 fiscal year that is set to begin July 1. The newly approved and balanced … appropriations for base funding from the state. That amount is up more than $1.4 million—or 1.4 percent—compared to last …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24545

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted by Deanne Puca on … third team to complete the scruitineering process and finished in fifth place overall. WMU's Sunseeker team participates in two types of racing events. This year, they competed in the  Formula Sun Grand Prix , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

Solar race team will take 25 years of experience on the road

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… in Austin and ends 1,751 miles later on July 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to the start of the biennial, … two decades of experience racing solar cars The WMU team is led this year by Project Manager Bryan Harris , a senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17272

Healing powers of artistic expression explored at Medical Humanities Conference

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… Healing powers of artistic expression explored at Medical Humanities Conference … Tablet: The Healing Power of Creative Expression," is free and open to the public without conference registration. Most conference activities run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26982