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Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award
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… Pérez de la Cruz KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During almost a quarter of a century at Western Michigan University, Dr. Mariola … specialist and undergraduate advisor in the Department of Spanish, will receive the Distinguished Service Award … in 2001. The recipient of the 2014-15 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching, she also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72644
Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care
W Magazine
… chances are you’ve been treated to the delightful wisdom of undergraduate Jacob Soule . Known by his social handle … care for theirs. Today, Soule’s plant-powered TikTok is one of the most beloved on social media, with nearly 27 million likes and one million followers. He was one of Mashable’s “5 TikTok accounts to follow for houseplants” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781
Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship
W Magazine
… in Detroit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The eight-week summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team in Detroit is no ordinary … that uses “debate as a vehicle for creating the leaders of tomorrow.” Similarly, the 12-week debate coach internships offered to Western students through the Broncos Lead …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532
Music professor celebrates CD release with concert
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… Music professor celebrates CD release with concert Submitted by … faculty member Scott Cowan will celebrate the release of his latest CD, "Jack's Place," with a concert at … at the door and through the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office at millerauditorium.com/som , (269) 387-2300 or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/233
Board OKs investment policy statement, charters for audit functions
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… an operating investment policy statement and signed off on charters for both the University's audit committee and its Department of Internal Audit. The investment policy statement is a revision of an existing policy last updated in 2006. The revisions …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1098
Embracing machines’ support
W Magazine
… This isn’t an ordinary stuffed animal; this cat has a mind of its own. Joan Windewani, a psychology major from Indonesia, is playing with one of the zoomorphic cats from the Social Robotics Labs at … benefit the most from it are comfortable with. Instead of being wary, Dr. Bryan Abendschein , assistant professor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777
COVID-19 at Western: One year later
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… University students. The transition to virtual forms of learning is an effort to flatten the curve and mitigate … employees get creative while the rec center is closed, offering livestream and on-demand fitness options to keep … WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals : Various colleges and units on campus collect …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586
Sales students continue to take high honors in national competitions
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… (not verified) on Lorr and Jogerst KALAMAZOO—A team of two Western Michigan University students placed second overall, and one of the two took top honors in the individual speed-selling … category at a national sales competition, continuing a run of stellar performances by WMU students at recent sales …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3385
Homecoming Campus Classic features new 5K course
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… Oct. 12 , on WMU's main campus and is open to people of all ages. The event starts at 8:45 a.m. with the 1K Fun Run that begins in front of the Student Recreation Center on Western Avenue. The 5K … and walk will start at 9:15 a.m. on Western Avenue in front of the Student Recreation Center. Participants will be timed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9756
Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… industry focused more and more on electrification of vehicles, there are 75 teams competing and hundreds of teams worldwide—and the WMU group is working hard to join … build a car that can compete on the highest level and show off what we can do,” says Noah Gould , a manufacturing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446