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Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Spindler Hall, Little Theatre

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… was lifted on Friday, June 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The city of Kalamazoo has issued a precautionary boil water advisory … repair. No other buildings on campus are affected. In lieu of boiling water for the recommended two minutes, bottled … not be accessible for use during the advisory period.   Officials expect the advisory to be lifted by Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60084

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… dress covered in flowers. Model  EfeDaniel Evwaraye  shows off an animal print look. Designer Laura Argentati walks … had the autonomy to create their lines from any period of Hollywood's storied history. "Each board member wanted to … with Hollywood. I wanted the 1920s because they're one of my favorite fashion years. But then someone wanted to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions

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… Sunday, April 6-8 , at Western Michigan University. Members of the public are invited to watch as teams compete to build a steel bridge and a concrete canoe as part of the American Society of Civil Engineers North Central Regional Competition. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050

WMU in final preparation for switch to consolidated dispatch

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… Kalamazoo County will finally be implemented before the end of this year, and Western Michigan University officials are busy preparing for a smooth transition. In fact, WMU Department of Public Safety and Facilities Management officials say, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46694

Business students win national finance competition

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… in Phoenix. The competition, sponsored by the Society of Financial Service Professionals, provided student teams from universities around … with the opportunity to earn scholarship funds for their schools. The competition centered on a submitted paper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160

United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'

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… with a celebration at noon Wednesday, Sept. 4 , in front of Sangren Hall. This year's campaign, titled "Change the … Friday, Nov. 22. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the overall target of the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… get to work identifying recommendations to guide the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is … affairs. The process began in fall 2021 with the creation of a 17-person cross-campus steering committee, chaired by … programs, teaching and learning methods, and curricular offerings. Community building : Examining how to create an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… actions and language, and empathy. Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing national oral history project, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… interest in the environment, specifically the availability of clean water, has boosted demand for hydrogeologists who study the implications of contaminants in groundwater. As a result, the National … to advance student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation Submitted by … on Veeck KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University business professor has been recognized for her innovation in the … sophisticated knowledge in social media technology is a valuable asset for students." Veeck says she implemented the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725