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Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… interns Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Up to $35,000 in matching funds are available to help small companies hire WMU interns. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the fourth consecutive year, small businesses in West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21580

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… while conducting field research. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Eyeing a career as an English teacher, Adam Austin probably never … more than a decade ago planning to major in English and theatre design. A few years in, though, he began to realize … like that, but then somehow that didn't translate to what I went to college for initially." Nearly finished with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

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… , of Grand Rapids. Hinton, 36, died Sunday, May 14, after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in … June 1 , at Ivy K. Gillespie Memorial Chapel, located at 1865 Eastern Ave. SE in Grand Rapids. Flags at half-staff … killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its fallen sons and daughters by lowering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270

Abraham L. Poot obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died March 27 . He was 65. Poot was a laboratory technician in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences who joined the staff in 1995 after a long career with private industry. He was primarily affiliated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6210

Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan

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… plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A banner at the event shows how the facility and its racks of batteries … the planet and Michigan's prosperity," Sparks said. "We are excited to launch this project and see how it will … with WMU in 2016 to open its second solar power plant —an 8.5-acre array of solar panels on the Parkview Campus that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… on Students and employees from Western kayak and canoe down the Pine Creek. (Courtesy: Johnathon Moulds) FULTON, Mich.—Carefully navigating the waters of the Pine Creek on kayaks and canoes, visitors from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year

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… year Submitted by Deanne Puca on New activities and the return of classic events will create memorable … during Fall Welcome. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University apartments are at near capacity and Ackley/Shilling Residence Hall is … of fun and memorable activities beginning Thursday, Aug. 25 . "We are excited to see so many students coming to live …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68816

Annual Clark Lecture, two other political talks offered at WMU

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… Annual Clark Lecture, two other political talks offered at WMU Submitted by Anonymous … of Florida, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30 , in 157-158 Bernhard Center. His presentation, titled "WMD, WMD, … create the perception of threats in the international arena. Oren will develop the idea that the repetition of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39018

Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees

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… Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees Submitted by Angela Brcka … with Julie Garrison (middle), dean of University Libraries. The University Libraries recognized two library employees … community that encourages library users to make the most of what the library has to offer.” Fox’s flexibility, creative …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards

WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… with new focus Submitted by Deanne Puca on Two years ago, the University updated its Tree Care Plan to include a fund used to offset tree removal on … National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on other dates according to the

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814