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WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… interest in the environment, specifically the availability of clean water, has boosted demand for hydrogeologists who study the implications of contaminants in groundwater. As a result, the National … to advance student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions

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… Sunday, April 6-8 , at Western Michigan University. Members of the public are invited to watch as teams compete to build a steel bridge and a concrete canoe as part of the American Society of Civil Engineers North Central Regional Competition. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050

WMU in final preparation for switch to consolidated dispatch

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… Kalamazoo County will finally be implemented before the end of this year, and Western Michigan University officials are busy preparing for a smooth transition. In fact, WMU Department of Public Safety and Facilities Management officials say, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46694

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… get to work identifying recommendations to guide the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is … affairs. The process began in fall 2021 with the creation of a 17-person cross-campus steering committee, chaired by … programs, teaching and learning methods, and curricular offerings. Community building : Examining how to create an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

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… actions and language, and empathy. Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing national oral history project, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

WMU supply chain management once again named a top program

Haworth College of Business

… years that Western’s program has been on Gartner’s list of Top 25 Supply Chain Universities . The list recognizes … industry value. The three areas provide a 360-degree view of programs and their ability to deliver results for … According to the latest WMU Career Outcomes Report : 100% of supply chain management graduates participated in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75888

Language department gets new name

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… KALAMAZOO—Action by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees during their July 25 meeting means the WMU … the world's languages will get a new name. The Department of World Languages and Literatures is the new name for what was the Department of Foreign Languages. The new name was selected to be more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1100

Registration open for Gender and Leadership Summit

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… about their leadership skills and abilities--regardless of whether they consider themselves a beginning or advanced leader. This event is the first of its kind at WMU to explore leadership specifically in terms of gender. That theme will be illuminated by a keynote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/58

Sindecuse Health Center earns reaccreditation

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… for Ambulatory Health Care. "Accreditation assures patients of our commitment to quality health care," says Carol Eddy , executive director of Sindecuse. "We're reviewed for reaccreditation every … outpatient facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2476

High-energy fundraiser planned for campus United Way campaign

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… Way campaign. KALAMAZOO—"Mission: United" is the theme of a high-energy fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 … to build a stronger community by supporting the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region through a $5 fee to … party, scale a 42-foot climbing wall, meet the challenges of the inflatable obstacle courses and capture your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2602