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Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca on Steve Perlaky KALAMAZOO, … planning, capital projects, landscape and maintenance. He began June 27 in the position previously held by Pete … in its students with the Empowering Futures Gift . "I believe the University has some exciting projects ongoing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Poets with WMU ties explore Michigan through verse, discussion

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… Poets with WMU ties explore Michigan through verse, discussion Submitted by Anonymous … and Judith Rypma . Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Andrea England England, whose poetry … from WMU, where she currently teaches English. She has been the recipient of a Bucknell Seminar for Younger Poets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12800

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… Western alumna who made an international impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … by a thirst for knowledge and boundless ambition, she became the first Black student to receive a bachelor's … from Western State Teachers College—which would later become WMU—in 1927. But the road to get there was not easy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has been awarded a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) … energy and reduce carbon output when treating wood chips before they go through a conventional chemical pulping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Finding Common Ground

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… Finding Common Ground Submitted by Erin Flynn on In our politically polarized … may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking … things." A pioneer in the critical theory of religion, Siebert—who retired in August after 54 years at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for spring 2024

Dining Services

… offerings at Student Center Dining for spring 2024 Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Classics is upping its game, … selections and a fast-pressed panini option. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dining Services is excited to increase offerings and … satisfaction. “The Dining Services team is excited to be able to use more of the space and equipment within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74305

WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant

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… WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kujawski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member was one of three people selected in March to receive a … this spring. The grants provide an incentive for faculty members with early stage technologies at Michigan public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47498

WMU Art Collection celebrates 100 years with major fall exhibition

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… celebrates 100 years with major fall exhibition Submitted by Deanne Puca on Original artwork from "The Amazing … from artists around the world, including Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg, will be featured in the 100th anniversary exhibition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68966

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU Submitted by … From the 'Kalamazoo Case' to the Kalamazoo Promise and Beyond," is the topic of the event at 6 p.m. in 204 Bernhard Center. The free, public event is part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

WMU public safety named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives

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… safety named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Public … Public Safety Departments as designated by Safe Campus can be found online at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45697