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Welcome events for graduate students begin

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… begin Submitted by Deanne Puca on Walwood Hall, home of the Graduate College KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … its graduate students back to campus during two days of activities held to provide information and fun for … from several graduate study and campus service offices will be available to answer questions from 2:30 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1430

Banderas and Anaya star in 'The Skin I Live In' at Little Theatre

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… pig makes a master film maker's latest an over-the-top mix of horror and melodrama. Co-written and directed by Pedro … and violence. Released in 2011, the film has a run time of 117 minutes and is shown in Spanish with English … and directions The Little Theatre is located at the corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Lane on WMU's East Campus. Free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/128

Student-led summit to explore climate change concerns and accelerate campus carbon neutrality action

Sustainability

… University to share specific concerns on the broad theme of climate change. The summit, planned for Saturday, Feb. 27 … p.m. , is supported by the Western Student Association, the Office for Sustainability and the Climate Change Working … to explore climate change and the intersectionalities of environment, culture, politics, economics, energy, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63220

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

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… aid plan approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Thursday, tuition and required fees for … will rise by 4.27%—or $1 million. Accounting for about 73% of the University’s $407 million general operating budget, … library services, public safety and other essentials of the student experience. “First and foremost, our concern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

Paper engineering students awarded scholarships from professional organizations

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Paper engineering students awarded scholarships from professional organizations Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Three … Shown are Isabelle Ownby, Alex Boyd, Dr. Kecheng Li, professor of chemical and paper engineering, and Meegan Heerlyn. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72325

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Barkman's molecular biology lab conducts research as part of the course. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Reading textbooks. Taking … quizzes. Research papers. An experiment or two.  Those are often the first, and only, things that come to mind when you … biology lab.  “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in the classroom) and at the same time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… crews work on the area that will be the outdoor patio of the student center's brewpub. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Big things … enjoy a new brewpub when it opens in late summer 2022—one of the first in a campus student center in Michigan. In … to featuring local and regional beer, the establishment offers opportunities to showcase the work of students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty Lake Camp. Chloe … Student Chloe Windemuller and Tammy Eaton, coordinator of program services  for TRIO FESP. Skyle Messeer practices … and communication skills. Pretty Lake Camp is a nonprofit camp that provides a free summer camp for more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… a sight we haven't seen since before COVID-19 was part of our vocabulary. Bronco Bash is charging back in person … this year, for the first time since 2019, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. "I think this is really setting a … It's a way for people to connect and build community right off the bat to start the school year," adds Alexa Girouard , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

Food marketing student first to complete advanced category management certification

Haworth College of Business

… individual in the industry to complete the advanced WMU Professional Category Management Certification.  Katelyn … is intended to provide additional education to further professionals in the industry. Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the program and associate professor of marketing says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70932