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WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal

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… sunburst seal Submitted by Deanne Puca on Original drawings and notes by Crimilda Pontes, 1965, Smithsonian Institution … their curiosity can drive them in a new direction, and to work with the library.  Answering questions—including … talents. Recently, WMU Libraries’ special collections staff and librarian helped the Smithsonian Archives find answers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894

5K walk to raise funds for clean water initiatives

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… is open for Walk for Water Kalamazoo 5K at Western Michigan University Saturday, April 8 . The event at … awareness of the worldwide lack of access to clean water and to raise funds to help Clean Water for the World in its … Leadership Student Association, Alpha Lambda Delta and Kappa Phi Christian Women's Club as well as  St. Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38873

WMU Business Connect organization slates communitywide expo

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will host a communitywide business networking and learning event from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 , on … businesspersons, budding entrepreneurs, students and others from across the Greater Kalamazoo area. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44415

Frostic Series teams up with Theatre Kalamazoo to present playwright

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Szymkowicz KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Gwen Frostic Reading Series is … will feature new plays by nine local playwrights, performed and directed as staged readings by local actors and directors representing the member theatres of Theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29828

College financial aid options explained at free event

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College-bound students and their families are invited to come to Western Michigan University Sunday, Feb. 14 , for College Goal Sunday and to learn how to maximize their financial aid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30202

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there … possibly fingerprints. It is up to her students to detect and decipher the clues that will determine what happened and how.  Are there hair samples or other biological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards

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… WMU won a total of five awards this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz studies students continue … of such esteemed music schools as the University of Miami and the University of North Texas. No other Michigan … year's contest with the University of Northern Colorado and Sacramento State University. Quality, dedication "Though …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32222

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… executive of a Michigan-based engineering firm will be on Western Michigan University's campus Thursday, Dec. 1 , to speak to students and members of the business community. Fred Keller , founder and chair of Cascade Engineering, will present on the role …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… Erin Flynn on Stephanie Hampton, who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School … High School that I wanted to become a teacher." Hampton, a Western Michigan University alumna, accepted the award in … on campus a few times every semester. "I'll go talk with a Western class and then the students will come in and

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

WMU, Fleck ink agreement to share 'Row the Boat' legacy

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… the three-word mantra that became the catch phrase for Western Michigan University football success, will become … P.J. Fleck . Recent conversations between the University and Fleck's agent have led to an agreement in which Fleck will legally assume ownership of the phrase and be able to use or transfer it at will. The motivational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38226