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First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan
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… winter. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Winter is coming, and it could be a snowy one in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Lei Meng , … time, which means we are getting colder. That might explain why our lake-effect snowfall and our annual snowfall are … because our lake temperature is increasing, leading to a bigger air (and) lake temperature difference." In addition to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178
Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former gang member and student at risk who is now a nationally recognized … Real Talk 2015-16 events Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 —"Why Comics? Why Mice?," 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152
WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … the Spanish Department at Western Michigan University, has been elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest … our school administrators, and the wider public about why the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate
University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation
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… Michigan University is honoring Dr. Holly J. Nibert , associate professor of Spanish, Paul R. Solomon , … associate professor of special education and literacy, for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating … and whether they succeed or not," the student said. "If she cannot help you, she will guide you to where you need to go …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721
WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall
College of Education and Human Development
… accepting students this fall Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts's … is now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management beginning fall 2023. Housed in the College of Education and … that host events to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572
Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship
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… Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Erika Brockberg, pictured, helped pilot a portion of the Bell's Brewery Development Award program. (Photo credit: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258
Physics alumnus journeys from space dreams to quantum realities
College of Arts and Sciences
… and computational nuclear physics. Hlatshwayo's journey has been one of curiosity ignited by a childhood fascination … and I was told people go to space—so of course I wanted to be an astronaut," recalls Hlatshwayo, reminiscing about his … value. There's a lot of activity in this field, and that's why I'm excited to be here. We're at the forefront, building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73965
Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight
Haworth College of Business
… “I decided that adding a minor in general business would be an excellent way to gain exposure to how common business … professionally, but also personally,” says Orlikowski. “I became very good at understanding how to handle complex … I have always been fascinated with explanations of how and why things unfold the way they do. The business minor has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
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… the news that he'd won, "I probably seemed a little distant because I was on my way to a concert here at Western and I … on with WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Christopher Biggs , an associate professor of composition. In addition to … Codrington, who is from Ann Arbor, says it's a big part of why he came to the University. "There are a lot of heavy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685
Blood and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane
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… local blood drives, on and off campus, are expected to be scheduled soon. Visit redcrossblood.org to check for … floods and other community disasters. Peebles says members of the campus community, including students, can … a resounding success. "The American Red Cross Club at WMU cannot thank you enough for your unfailing support of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3150