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The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions
Medieval Institute Publications
… collections manager, discovered a 6-in. wide medieval roll curled up in a corner. Thomas’s subsequent research has revealed … usually depict the vernicle as a stand-alone object that does not require human hands to display it. In contrast, the …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent
Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism
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… The Western Michigan University director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice … and the wheels start turning in your mind. I thought, 'What if I did a challenge to myself?" says Jasperse, who has … and to ride on certain days when my body is saying it's time to rest," says Curwen, who has set an initial goal of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200
Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits
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… Mich., pursuing a double major in food and consumer package goods marketing and integrated supply management, was … to land a coveted internship with Stryker. But it's what she did with that rare opportunity that set her apart. … needed their own user name and unhampered access in time for the company's national sales meeting in January in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422
WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture
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… the petroleum, pharmaceutical and nuclear power industries. What are anions Anions (pronounced an-ions) are extremely … Mezei says. "For example, our own Asylum Lake has over 10 times more sulfate than what it should normally have. So … a day," Mezei says. "It's a huge problem." The NSF grant does not directly fund Mezei's anion extraction research. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390
WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field
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… national championship at the end of May. "This is the first time Western's ever won the MAC championship," says Backe, … game. (Roger Mazzarella) "Yeah, we do take hits. It does take a toll," Backe says. "I'm sore going to class half the week, but I love it." The love of the sport is what drew Backe to WMU. He started playing rugby in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485
University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18
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… daily and employs some 250 students and nearly 40 full-time University staff. She hires and trains the student … at how well she knows her building and how thoroughly she does her job. "Susan does not just go through the motions of … and on weekends to solve problems and ensure people get what they need and for her willingness to patiently help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805
Important outdoor projects completed this summer
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… energy, and train emergency first responders and other government and community groups in solar arrays and related … finished the Goldsworth Valley Enhancement Project just in time for the new Valley Dining Center's opening Sept. 1. The … how much acreage to fence off at a time for the goats and what happens when new browsing areas are opened up. "Now, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978
Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers
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… barriers Submitted by Erin Flynn on Athletes crouch to play goalball. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A rubber ball thuds on the … and Low Vision Studies also got the opportunity to practice what they were learning. "When we first put this together, … as other kids at their school, and that changes from the time they come until the time they leave." FINDING FRIENDS …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866
Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average
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… of 3.91 percent for the 2012-13 fiscal year that honors Gov. Rick Snyder's tuition restraint request and keeps the … a national news organization. "Our faculty and staff step up every day to provide the level of instruction and service … stretched budgets." The new tuition rates mean a full-time, out-of-state freshman or sophomore will pay $23,262 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
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… buildings in Kalamazoo, including the foundation for what has become Western Michigan University. And thanks to a … School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the time, history books did not herald his considerable … texts and pictures of the neighborhood. "I just wanted to go back in time, as far back as I could go, where there were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599