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New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… for a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being naturally rejuvenated by a nascent grove of nearly … to engender features observed in natural ecosystems. Rather than fostering a single-use, aesthetic-based system—so, not … educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant

Unified Clinics

… Michigan University, has received a generous grant of more than $22,000 from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The … to Kalamazoo County youth within the Unified Clinics. This is an important step forward in maintaining the unique, … and communication skills. Their job is to help people feel better. Research has shown that therapy dogs can be a calm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75451

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The competition is open to all students. KALAMAZOO—Students from across … campus are invited to share their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $2,500 at the second annual Pitch … be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14110

Education researcher to be honored as WMU emerging scholar

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… Western Michigan University education researcher who is developing resources to plan studies that better assess professional development initiatives for … researcher, noting her work has been published in more than 20 scholarly, peer-reviewed journals, and she has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35309

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… and Parkview campuses of Western Michigan University. More than 1,000 runners from throughout the country are registered for the second marathon in city history, and WMU is organizing Excitement Zones along the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… through Saturday, Aug. 2-4. KALAMAZOO—Country singer Travis Tritt will take the stage for Ribfest Kalamazoo, which … contest, children's events and an arts and crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community … Cost is $50 for amateurs and $75 for professionals with cash prizes. Judges are from the Southwest Michigan Culinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1068

22nd annual Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… contest, children's events and an arts and crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community Advocates for … Cost is $50 for amateurs and $75 for professionals with cash prizes. Judges are from the Southwest Michigan Culinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8309

APA, PSSO set events to honor annual award winners

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… on KALAMAZOO—In lieu of staging a joint spring luncheon this year, Western Michigan University's two non-bargaining … the 2013 recipients of their annual awards. The Administrative Professional Association gathering is set for … and be followed at 5:30 p.m. by an awards ceremony. A cash bar will be available, and door prizes will be drawn at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6146

Sindecuse Health Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine

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… starting Sept. 9. KALAMAZOO—The Sindecuse Health Center is offering vaccinations this fall to Western Michigan University employees, students … of payment Payments are accepted via personal check, cash or, in the case of students, a charge to a University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9030

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… Pastrana-Pérez , associate professor and chair of the Spanish Department at Western Michigan University, has been … our school administrators, and the wider public about why the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities … justices, and Nobel laureates. It has chapters at more than 290 colleges and universities in the United States, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate