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KPS Class of 2018 coming to WMU to look at college life

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… the third year in a row, Western Michigan University is opening its residence halls, classrooms and dining halls … M. Dunn. "The aim is to make sure they have an idea about what college life is like, what it takes to get accepted and how best to prepare for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/215

WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability

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… WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability Submitted … car charging station KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is embracing a new nationwide program aimed at expanding how … to document sustainability achievements. The University is a new participant in the Sustainability, Tracking, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612

Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on Formula team members had the opportunity to visit Tesla in California, where they met up with fellow … a car that can compete on the highest level and show off what we can do,” says Noah Gould , a manufacturing … is the hardest part of the competition and that is exactly what we are shooting for.” The project is receiving industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic … in various groups on campus about why they’re voting and what questions they’ve heard from their peers about the … on. Policies surrounding the economy could also determine what the job market is like after graduation. "At the end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

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… updating on-campus communications Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Tony Proudfoot, vice president for marketing and … For a family in Michigan with an $85,000 household income, what was about 10 percent of annual income is now about 14 … are much more discerning in their choices and want to know what they are getting for their investment. All these data …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

Joey Pisano scrubs into sales: finds his passion in the medical device industry

Haworth College of Business

… Joey Pisano scrubs into sales: finds his passion in the medical … career in medical device sales.  For Pisano, the unknown is what makes sales so compelling. “The idea of having a job … and academics. “This semester, I got my first taste of what the sales program is really like, and I absolutely …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/sale-business-marketingjoey-pisanomedical-device-sales

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism Submitted … and the wheels start turning in your mind. I thought, 'What if I did a challenge to myself?" says Jasperse, who has … perpetuating them. "I had to come to terms with what I felt my responsibility was and then find a way to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Housing active with diversity initiative

Housing and Residence Life

… posted, including recognition. The most recent spotlight is on Alex Peterson, hall director of Eldridge/Fox Hall.   Alex  was nominated by two of his peers due to his commitment to continuing education on … putting in the work to grow. Furthermore, he works to share what he's learned with his peers and the department."   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63363

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free … “I’m excited to bring Dr. Knox to Western to share what’s at stake when book bans and challenges become … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

"Eyelashes of the Forest" - Olivia Novak

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… "Seafarers Above and Below" "I believe that life itself is the ultimate artist, and I am the curator. Life creates new artwork every … that traverse the sky morning and night. By observing this world with open awareness, I have discovered an endless …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59469