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Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… Wil Spielmaker (left) and Nathan Kueterman (right) train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete … light airplane at an altitude of 11,000 feet, free-falling for 40 to 55 seconds at a velocity of 120 miles per before … gained sponsorships with several local business such as Maggie’s, Belding Tanks and Young Entrepreneurs of America. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… service, educational programs and presentations. "Kneeling for Justice, Then and Now: As You Choose" is this year's … and to promote literacy in students who are responsible for reading two books and prepare with their coaches and … , 10:50 a.m. , Kalamazoo College Stetson Chapel. For more information, contact Natalia Carvalho-Pinto at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50994

Geography program earns national excellence award

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… Association of Geographers has given its 2019 Award for Program Excellence to Western Michigan University's Department of Geography . WMU earned the award for its Master of Science in geography. The honor was formally presented at an awards luncheon this spring during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206

Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history

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… of Black History Month—the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western … senior in the Walker Institute. "I think it's important for people to know the history." The All-Time Top 10 Hip-Hop … first female emcee. Tickets can be purchased separately for $5 per movie, or a VIP wristband available for $15 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599

Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan

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… will ask members of the public to reveal their vision for the future of campus transportation and mobility. The … from Nelson/Nygaard, a firm recognized internationally for its expertise in the field of campus mobility. They also … of planning projects WMU has embarked on that will transform its two contiguous campuses near downtown Kalamazoo—the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52677

National group making pit stop at WMU to showcase electric vehicles

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… While in Kalamazoo, the fellows will be at the WMU Office for Sustainability for drop-in conversations with campus and community members … the group's road trip adventures. They also will collect information about WMU's EV policies and fleet, their impact on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54117

WMU's Fall Convocation celebrates achievement, State of University

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… is a recognition of faculty and staff achievement for excellence in teaching, research and service. The … by a luncheon in the South Ballroom of the Bernhard Center for all attending Fall Convocation. Fall Convocation is the … of the President, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of Faculty Development, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54907

Martini to serve as interim associate provost of Extended University Programs

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… Martini KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ed Martini , associate dean for Extended University Programs, will serve as interim … associate provost of EUP following the resignation of Dawn Fortin Mattoon , who has resigned to pursue other … says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president for academic affairs. "Dr. Martini is the right leader to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48932

Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies

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… she worked with the Urban Permaculture Institute in California on a planning process that supports community members to assess and design strategies for their own resilience. Thomas' visit is being co-hosted by the WMU Office for Sustainability and the Arcus Center for Social Justice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52431

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

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… funded through the Michigan Mobility Challenge announced by former Gov. Rick Snyder last year and administered by the … , focuses on improving transportation options for people with disabilities. "I'm pleased to see that Pratt … lead, began work early this year, modifying two shuttles for accessibility. They lengthened the wheel base, added …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431