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WMU's Sunseeker ends national race in eighth place

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… Great Lakes States, including Michigan. The University of Michigan captured first place. Iowa State University and … in second and third places, respectively. WMU's final day of racing was among its best, with the team crossing the … A total of 18 teams from the nation's top engineering schools were in the mix at the start of pre-race qualifying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1070

Health Center reports uptick in students with flu-like illness

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… at the Sindecuse Health Center are seeing an influx of students with flu-like illnesses. Students, faculty and staff experiencing a combination of fever, chills, coughing, headache, sore throat and muscle … as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are at greater risk of serious flu-related complications. Individuals considered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3417

Bronco Bash goes virtual

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… community and connections, Western Michigan University's Office of Student Engagement is reimagining Bronco Bash 2020. To ensure the health and safety of participants and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60087

Western celebrates cultural diversity during virtual International Festival

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… both from Taiwan, prepare  Taiwanese beef noodles as part of a video for the virtual International Festival's food … and entertainment. The event was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic but has returned in a virtual … While the pandemic still prevents the traditional format of the event, celebrating the significance of global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63694

Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

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… pitch about their business idea for an audience of potential investors and will be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

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… Plaza by Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium officially reopened Oct. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off this summer while the area was redesigned to improve … Cowell, Blalock & Associates. Making remarks on behalf of WMU were Dr. John M. Dunn , president; Dr. Richard A. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405

Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'

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… a podcast that aims to explore the wild and exciting side of business through thoughtful conversations with executives … and other leaders, is now available through a  variety of listening platforms . Hosts  Dr. Doug Lepisto  and  Dr. Derrick McIver , faculty members and co-directors of the center, provide an up-close, unvarnished view into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205

Scholars from across Michigan to present research at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mich.—Western Michigan University is set to host hundreds of scholars from around the state during the 2017 meeting of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Friday, … University Olivet College Saginaw Valley State University Schoolcraft College Spring Arbor University University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37442

Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park

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… and Research Park KALAMAZOO—A firm that markets some of the best-known consumer brands in the nation will bring … today. Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid will open a state-of-the art 40,000-square-foot facility at the park by … early 2014 , and expects to have a Kalamazoo employee base of up to 100. The firm is the corporate umbrella for such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… to Western’s overall reputation and the opportunities it offered,” says Chavez. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to … says Chavez. “The student rec center has been an invaluable facility where I enjoy pickup basketball games and … activity, these experiences can provide invaluable practical skills and be amazing additions to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110