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Outstanding staff members recognized for making a difference at Western

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… receive one of the University’s highest accolades and be honored at the Make a Difference Awards on Tuesday, Dec. 6 , … peers for an individual contribution is a most rewarding honor. With every Make a Difference Awards ceremony, it is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70027

WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haenicke Institute for … to make this wonderful award possible.” The award comes with a $1,000 stipend. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259

Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources

University Libraries

…  earlier in April. Western students taking a course with a grant-funded OER textbook say they appreciate the … the beginning of the semester when I found out that I did not have to buy a textbook,” shared one student in a … cares about their students and wants everyone to succeed, not just the students who can afford the textbook. I know …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75473

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and a fashion show. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample traditional foods prepared … Institute for Near East Politics. Tickets are free with a Bronco Card; $10 general admission. Open to the … University, China. Free and open to the public. Board games with CELCIS students —2 to 3 p.m. in the fourth-floor CELCIS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner

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… engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A veteran-owned … Dr. Donald D. Carpenter , an award-winning civil engineer with a long background in consulting and academia. He and … a capstone engineering effort in which seniors work with industry sponsors to find solutions to real-world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452

China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series

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… in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tanner KALAMAZOO—Six experts on … Sichel Lecture Series. The series kicks off on Sept. 23 with Dr. Murray Scot Tanner , former WMU professor of … Mary E. Lovely, professor of economics and the Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26945

WMU to host conference on health IT innovation and cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… WMU to host conference on health IT innovation and cybersecurity Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … Health IT Advancement will be held at WMU's Fetzer Center with sessions for industry, academic and student … of a new student organization—Women in Technology—with support from alumna Cindy Swiantek, B.B.A.'84; Barb …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43116

Chicago-based Kontras Quartet returns for free performance

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… albums. The first, "Origins," features new and lesser-known works from the quartet's home countries, including the … features a septet that Kontras commissioned in 2013 with a generous Chamber Music America-awarded grant. The … folk and invigorates Kontras' ongoing collaboration with the legendary Kruger Brothers trio, as does its latest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44833

Sustainability internship program seeks applicants

Sustainability

… Program, which runs Sept. 12 through Dec. 7 . apply now The WeSustain internship is a semester-long, paid, … opportunity for students to gain practical experience with on- and off-campus sustainability projects. A dynamic … meetings, assigned readings and journaling are combined with a experiential learning opportunities that will provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44693

Paper engineering students awarded scholarships from professional organizations

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… graduation,” says Brian Pahl , director of WMU's Paper Technology Foundation (PTF). “The PTF is proud to support … TAPPI Corrugated Division Scholarship “I was able to share with the selection committees my qualifications because of … travel stipend to attend the conference. Ownby graduated with a B.S. in paper engineering from WMU this summer. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72325