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WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… Mich.—The renovation of Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has been recognized by ASHRAE, a … president and CEO of TowerPinkster, noted, "The University is very forward thinking and holds high standards for energy … efficiency and sustainability. WMU leaders presented their vision of turning the oldest, most inefficient building on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224

Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field

W Magazine

… football's premier community service award. Named for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel , it's given … "What he has done serving others off the field, along with his work in the classroom and on the playing field, represents what the Wuerffel Trophy is all about," Wuerffel says. Wassink talks with another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57295

2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… experience part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, … Institute for Global Education. "International experience is often fatal to prejudice as well as is empowering. Businesses know this, which is why, according …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48322

WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University

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… faculty and staff. About the designation The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States armed forces who … in the armed forces." "One of the things I'm most proud of is our focus on empowering those who have served their … at the University. The Military Order of the Purple Heart is supporting distribution of the permits to eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902

Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

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… on all dates with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Feb. 3 . This year's program will include WMU dance students performing dances by Great Works Dance Project featured artist Paul Taylor , as well National Choreography Competition winner Brendan Duggan . Including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and tap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44735

Annual Wounded Warrior 5k returns in April

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… , for its fifth year. All are invited to participate. Register now WMU Wounded Warrior 5k The Wounded Warrior course … through the hills of campus. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $15 and includes post-race refreshments and a T-shirt. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13666

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… faculty and community members, Western Michigan University is once again offering this powerful, relevant and engaging … for Sensible Drug Policy, and Nick Zettell, Michigan Legalize. 11:30 a.m. , "Immigration, DACA and Human … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656

Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17

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… Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17 Submitted by Anonymous (not … has allowed for significant improvements, incentives and discounts for students and families. In 2015-16, WMU operated … semester. Evidence of the long-term planning process that is focused on recruitment and retention is now visible in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31818

'Living in the Age of Airplanes' film to premiere at Miller Auditorium

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… the Age of Airplanes," a documentary narrated by actor Harrison Ford and delivered by National Geographic, will … of Airport Executives and WMU's Campus Activities Board, admission at the door is $1 with a student Bronco Card and others are $2. "Living …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36016

Professor to star in one-hour radio special on NPR stations

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—Radio listeners across Michigan will be entertained by a Western … Michigan University professor Saturday, Oct. 27, when she is featured on her own one-hour special on Michigan Radio. In addition to being host and co-producer, Allison Downey , WMU associate professor of teaching, learning …

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