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United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'
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… with a celebration at noon Wednesday, Sept. 4 , in front of Sangren Hall. This year's campaign, titled "Change the … Friday, Nov. 22. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the overall target of the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981
Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU
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… get to work identifying recommendations to guide the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is … affairs. The process began in fall 2021 with the creation of a 17-person cross-campus steering committee, chaired by … programs, teaching and learning methods, and curricular offerings. Community building : Examining how to create an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741
We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness
We Talk
… actions and language, and empathy. Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing national oral history project, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459
WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field
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… interest in the environment, specifically the availability of clean water, has boosted demand for hydrogeologists who study the implications of contaminants in groundwater. As a result, the National … to advance student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly $150,000 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867
Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation
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… Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation Submitted by … on Veeck KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University business professor has been recognized for her innovation in the … sophisticated knowledge in social media technology is a valuable asset for students." Veeck says she implemented the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725
Organic food truck owner next up in speaker series
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… (not verified) on Blough KALAMAZOO—The owner and operator of a popular food truck business specializing in seasonal, … Bridgett Blough, a certified natural chef and founder of The Organic Gypsy, a food truck business providing … Blough Blough was raised on a farm, learning the benefits of eating foods from local and reputable sources at an early …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5273
Alpha Lambda Delta earns outstanding chapter award
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… excellence KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society has won … two torch awards in 2007 and 2011, and was among the 11 schools receiving flame awards last year. This year, the … Mich., retired director of academic advising. The 11 other schools that received this year's Maintaining the Flame …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8780
WMU students encouraged to seek spring campus sustainability grant funding
Sustainability
… the potential to advance the University’s campus culture of sustainability, is open for another round this semester. … is awarded twice per academic year by a committee of students appointed by the Western Student Association under the direction of undergraduate Piper Meldrum-Roy , the association's vice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66927
WMU finance student graduates with B.B.A. in two years
Haworth College of Business
… years, VanLandegent has already secured her place in the professional world as a member of TruVista Wealth Advisors with her dedication and … in an understandable manner.” VanLandegent gained valuable hands-on experiences during her internship. Her time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73257
From classroom to credit union, Chloe Park invests in her future
Haworth College of Business
… transferring to Western Michigan University in the spring of 2022, business analytics student Chloe Park is on a path … of what the future holds for her. “One of the most valuable aspects of my education has been the emphasis on … of interest. Gaining this practical experience is invaluable and can provide a deeper understanding of how your …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73126