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WMU student receives prestigious Gilman award to study abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… prestigious Gilman award to study abroad Submitted by Korey Force on Exercise science and Spanish major Enrico Montalvo … than 2,800 U.S. applicants to receive a Gilman Scholarship for the spring 2017 semester. The Gilman program offers study abroad grants for undergraduate students who demonstrate high financial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37664

Chinese language and culture camps open to students age 8 to 16

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… offered this summer, and there are still some openings for the remaining two sessions, which take place July 10-14 and July 17-21 . The cost is $100 for one session, or $180 for both of the remaining sessions. During the camps, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40719

Climate change—Michigan's state in year 2100

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… drier, extreme precipitation events will be more common, forest fires as well as flooding will increase, and deadly … during this century. That unhappy fate would be prevented for 14 of those species under the Paris Agreement, including … species like white pine and sugar maple will be among the biggest beneficiaries. Learn more Overall under business as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51388

ROTC 5k run supports student scholarships

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is open for a 5k event in April on the campus of Western Michigan … in Armor through WMU's ROTC program. He was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado, and also Afghanistan, where he was … awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart for his actions in battle. In remembrance, an endowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37899

Western Wellness continues to promote fitness with new and ongoing programs

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… Mich.—The Western Wellness initiative is continuing its efforts to spread health and wellness across the WMU campus, … Recreation Center, which has a new pricing structure for its fitness classes; the Sindecuse Health Center; the … that benefits-eligible faculty and staff pay per pay period for their WMU health plan coverage. To participate in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42386

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… service, educational programs and presentations. "The Transformative Power of a Unified Dream" is the theme of this … from Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each student is responsible for reading two books, including one fiction and one … assigned books and prepare with their coaches and teammates for the competition. Thursday, Jan. 12 "The Courage to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

Business leadership development company up first in entrepreneurship speaker series

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… company, will be the first speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series at Western Michigan University's … to new roles or working toward improved results. For more than 20 years, Wheatley has worked with members of … Krone , CEO,  Pedal Bicycle Feb. 14, Nathan Harte , chief sales officer,  Inovelli March 13, Brett Vanderkamp , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54713

University Theatre hosts third annual New Play Festival

Theatre

… from across the region submitted their work to the festival for consideration. Out of 81 submissions this year, three plays were selected for a staged reading as part of the festival. Plays to be … in Chicago later this summer—a significant opportunity for all playwrights and their new work. Festival founder and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40410

Business student finds sweet success in mission-driven marketing

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… future careers. Bliss picks out chocolates to photograph for social media marketing. "I started my own t-shirt shop … bought her own house. Dale wants to provide an opportunity for young people with troubled pasts; he sees potential in … still want to impact my community as much as they do here." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53200

Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… on the University's campus that produces enough electricity for 200 Michigan homes and businesses. The 1-megawatt solar … the college. "We are committed to a sustainable future for Michigan, which is why we built this power plant as part … reduce their carbon footprint. Fueling research, education For the University, Dunn noted during the ceremony, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079