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Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year
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… public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the ninth straight year, 104 young geography buffs from across the state will descend on … This year's event is Friday, April 1 , and will bring the young semifinalists from schools across the state and their … in its 28th year. About the bee Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165
Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day
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… Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day … the nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. … as to exercise leadership through activities that bring youngsters from different schools together. Asylum Lake …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040
WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships
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… WMU alumna, is a seasoned economic development professional with two decades of experience. She will now lead the … University's efforts to engage and develop collaboration with key community partners, both locally and regionally. … for community partnerships, Wood will work closely with University leadership to advance corporate engagement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254
WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary
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… video and media studies program, who has worked closely with Billings. "She earned this award for a really wonderful … in pursuing his dreams. It recounts Simon's journey from a youngster relegated to special education classes to a … my work. She's definitely my favorite professor and biggest mentor." For more news, arts and events , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328
Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary
Haworth College of Business
… College of Business, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a brief program and reception at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, … Zhang Career Center. Premier Partner of the Year—Kellogg Company Employer of the Year—Greenleaf Hospitality … the Department of Economics, the Academically Talented Youth Program in the Office of Precollege Programming, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266
Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan
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… investments of the Empowering Futures Gift. Combined with institutional aid, these funds bring an unprecedented … advantage for room-and-board rates in comparison with other Michigan public universities. On-campus apartment … cost for room and board in a traditional residence hall with a 14-meal plan option will be $10,545. Housing costs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372
Hockey Broncos ranked No. 11 in preseason poll
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… CCHA Tournament MVP Frank Slubowski, Second Team All-American and reigning CCHA Best Defenseman Dan DeKeyser, and its … as well as junior defenseman Matt Tennyson, who signed with the NHL San Jose Sharks. WMU was one of five CCHA teams in the top 15 in this year's preseason poll, along with Ferris State, Miami, Michigan and Notre Dame. WMU opens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1810
Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists
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… Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male … Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers will join forces at … and open to the public. Cantus Femina opens the concert with "Ergen Deda," a Bulgarian folk song with drum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38182
WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations
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… engagement activities, as well as promoting engagement with faculty, staff and students. As executive director of the WMU Foundation, she will work closely with WMU's president and with the WMU Foundation Board of Directors to set and meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885
WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division
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… the race--from Union City, Tennessee, to Gadsden, Alabama—with the fastest time of any of the 54 competitor teams. The … in an event that began in 1929, followed a zigzag route with flybys at checkpoints in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, … concerns of heat stroke among racers flying small aircraft with little air circulation. "The most rewarding part of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25334