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Grants to WMU fly past $4.2 million mark in November, December

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… nearly $16.4 million since the July 1 start of the current fiscal year, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 11 meeting. … from the U.S. Department of Transportation to an interdisciplinary team of researchers and civil and construction engineers. The effort is led by Dr. Jun-Seok Oh , professor of civil and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30795

WMU to offer courses tailored to training schedules at Air Guard base

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… Air National Guard members assigned to Battle Creek's Kellogg Air National Guard Base.   Blended learning model "We've … the Air National Guard base. "We find that a blended model is ideal for those who need the convenience of online … provost for Extended University Programs. "The model is perfect for guardsmen who live across the region and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20177

WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition

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… marketing students was named the overall winner at this year’s State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition , held at the University of Central Missouri in November, and brought home $4,000 in … Prepped for success "What I think helped us stand out is definitely the amount of preparation we did. There wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223

Ethics Center stages original play examining world of academia

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… be performed as a concert read with WMU faculty and administrators reading the featured roles. The event is free and open to the public. About the play The play explores the decision of a political philosopher to do the "unthinkable" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30196

Weeklong celebration honors student employees

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… Monday, Feb. 29, in 208-210 Bernhard Center. "The week is dedicated to all student employees and is a time to recognize their hard work and countless contributions to WMU," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29617

Trombone alumnus returns for solo recital

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… on WMU alumnus Evan Clifton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bass trombonist Evan Clifton will be presenting a guest solo recital at … Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Clifton A 2015 graduate of … Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. Clifton has been a finalist in various international solo competitions, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45011

How to stay warm in frigid weather

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… How to stay warm in frigid weather Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With frigid weather and wind chills expected to dip below zero this week, the Western Michigan University community is urged to take precautions to stay warm and safe in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… "The role family owned businesses play in the local economy is starting to emerge," says Joseph Horak , director of the … Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley. "They are more risk averse, take on less debt and have a longer-term focus. … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids

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… lab in downtown Grand Rapids Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory is a collaboration with WMU, Grand Rapids Community College … Michigan University's downtown Grand Rapids location, which is located on Cherry and Ionia streets in the city's Arena …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178

Campus community members will make their marks on new facility

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… 3:30 and 4 p.m . The ceremony will conclude with a beam-raising at 4 p.m. when the signed support beam will be lifted … and a representative of the construction firm the Christman Co. A traditional topping-out ceremony is held when the last piece of steel is raised into place, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28660