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STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… event. “Our next generation of students and workers will be facing a world much different than in decades past, so it … to inspire curiosity in children, adults and everyone in between.” GRCC will join Western engineering faculty, … “The AMP Lab was designed to foster collaborative learning between industry leaders, educators and students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics

College of Education and Human Development

… receives award from WMU Athletics Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Giramia, center, was presented the award by … Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, the $1,000 award will be used to purchase school supplies. Athletes and … where future educators of color can have easy access to the best support that applies to them. The RSO is still active …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73161

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering, is one of just 19 students nationally to be named a 2024 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar by the … were selected through a competitive application process. “I believe I was selected for the 2024 Lifesavers Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328

WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University graduate, Sergei Akhmatdinov, B.S.E.’23, has been named a Tau Beta Pi Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend for graduate … undoubtedly develop into an outstanding technical leader.” Beginning in fall 2024, Akhmatdinov will pursue a Ph.D. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75453

Readings, music featured as part of New Issues fundraiser

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… fundraiser is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. The event will celebrate and help support the creation of the Herbert Scott Legacy Fund, named after the longtime WMU … editor of the literary press. A donation of $10 is suggested for admission or $5 for students. The event, called …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1293

Abraham L. Poot obituary

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… L. Poot, a Western Michigan University staff member, died March 27 . He was 65. Poot was a laboratory … those two departments' laboratories. While at WMU, he also became involved with Sunseeker, the University's … with, serving as a mentor to hundreds of students and being the University's public face and spokesperson on the …

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

WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent

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… cost for that academic year room-and-board package will be $8,473, effective in fall 2013. "In our continued support … demonstrates that an on-campus living experience results in better student academic performance, an increased connection … campus apartments were set by WMU trustees at their December meeting. During the fall 2012 semester, 5,567 residents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6651

Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award

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… that helps young children improve their reading skills has been saluted with a STAR Award . The award was presented at … Now in its 28th year, the STAR Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Kalamazoo and MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette to … shift to offer additional help to students," says Carly Wiggins , director of volunteer services for Communities in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6964

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… directors of business sharing their perspectives, we will be covering all facets of the food industry. Of course, our … J. Gallo Winery and Founders Brewing, featuring a signature beer made exclusively for The FMC. A speaker lineup boasting … sales expert, and top executives from Amazon, Circana, Kimberly-Clark, Kellanova, Kroger, Meijer, NielsenIQ, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

All WMU campuses close early Thursday, Dec. 22, due to impending severe weather

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… to impending severe weather. WMU winter recess officially begins Friday, Dec. 23 . Review winter recess hours This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check the  University's events calendar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70244