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Sustainability internship program seeks applicants

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… Michigan University's Office for Sustainability is accepting applications through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, … will provide a direct sense of sustainability in action. From alternative energy and permaculture to systems thinking … at the Office for Sustainability, located at the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44693

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses … the Basic Tai Chi course. She received her master’s degree from Beijing Language and Culture University in 2013. Her … of artists. She earned a master's degree from the Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University, and she worked in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Ravel

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… Nov. 12 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will include Ludwig van Beethoven’s "Overture to Fidelio," his only known opera, and his "Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major … of an original piano piece that paid homage to French music from the 18th century. The music demonstrates Ravel’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43359

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Officials from Western Michigan University and Florida Southwestern … alliance for each school. Additional speakers include Denis Wright , FSW regional vice president for economic … Bill Truex , chairman of the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners. An economic and cultural force "Florida is home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… Garage mechanic Eugene Curry. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two teams from Western Michigan University's celebrated integrated … two volunteer teams of students, alumni and a faculty advisor have been working with city officials to identify … with city personnel in each facility to identify and devise lean systems that can help improve the city's bottom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change

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… Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change Submitted by Anonymous … causes and responses to climate change. The discussion runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31 , in the Van Deusen … for Sustainability front desk, located at the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. event co-sponsors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31054

Prof wins $416,385 NIH grant to involve students in research

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… professor has landed a three-year, $416,385 grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research … novel stimulant drugs, commonly known as "bath salts." Dr. Lisa Baker , professor of psychology, will implement animal … as "bath salts." She will conduct her study with the assistance of several undergraduate and graduate students, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24634

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer 2017 interns

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… 2017 interns Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chris Van Horn and Mike McMillen, TraumaSoft KALAMAZOO, … 2017. Companies may apply for funding for up to two interns from either one or two MCRN schools. However, the maximum award for a company is $3,500 from each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38170

Assessment Conference returns for 8th year

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… Michigan University Assessment Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday, March 17 , on campus in the Fetzer Center. WMU graduate teaching assistants as well as faculty and staff members, including … in the morning and afternoon, a poster session to showcase WMU's current Assessment Fellows projects, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38207

WMU launches United Way campaign to 'Change the Story'

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… in the region with the launch Monday, Oct. 10 , of this year’s campaign. President John M. Dunn and Robert … rates to 83 percent by 2030 and reduce racial and economic disparities in graduation rates. Currently, African-American … 24 percent who are working—are one unexpected expense away from having to decide between paying utilities or buying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35444