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WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability
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… nut- and fruit-producing plants that mimic the interactions between species that you see in a normal forest," says Josh … season to Thanksgiving and beyond. Harvested carrots, eggplant, garlic, green beans, squash, peppers and other … teaching students how to grow food and show them that they can grow it in ways that are more sustainable than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342
Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award
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… stages of their careers. The six award recipients will be feted during a private ceremony in New York City on … prize will allow her to focus on completing a novel she's been developing. "That's huge, because my biggest hurdle has been finding the time to work on a larger …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599
Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park
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… Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not … and Research Park KALAMAZOO—A firm that markets some of the best-known consumer brands in the nation will bring its … Gov. Rick Snyder announced today. Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid will open a state-of-the art 40,000-square-foot …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076
International grad student takes big steps in the right direction
Haworth College of Business
… University Haworth College of Business student Hellen Yaa Agbevey is taking her first steps toward professional success. … supplying her with a professional toolbox that she can pull from later in her career. “BCM 6050-Academic Communication for Business significantly honed my analytical and professional communication …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404
Rosemary Lyon obituary
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… by Deanne Puca on Rosemary Lyon , a retired staff member from Western Michigan University, died Thursday, Jan. 24 … Services were held in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Contact: Deanne Puca …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4487
Carroll Stump obituary
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… Stump , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 23 . She was 80. Stump, of Kalamazoo, joined … She was a custodian. Services No memorial service has been scheduled, and cremation has taken place. Remembrances Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society. Contact: Deanne …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44111
Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival
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… The conference will conclude with an evening performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. The concert … Symphonic Band, conducted by Scott Boerma , and the 123-member Michael Markowski All-Star Band. Students from 48 … Traditionally, more than 90 percent of this ensemble's membership is awarded to musicians who hold first-chair-player …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391
Mix of fall classes serves safety, instructional innovation and WMU’s high-quality education
W Magazine
… instruction on campus. This academic year at WMU has been unlike any other, requiring flexibility, resilience and … physically distanced classroom environments. Classes have been structured around safety protocols to assure that … While there are no in-person sessions, instructors can offer flexible schedules to meet coursework and student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61837
Louwina Petersen obituary
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… at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial donations may be given to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or the Borgess …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/449
Gladys Stuifbergen obituary
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… Gladys Stuifbergen obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Gladys Stuifbergen , a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died Sunday, Jan. 24 in Kalamazoo. She was 98. A former …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4488