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WMU program collecting donations for student coats and boots
News
… donations for coats and boots. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fly, Western … Dec. 4 . To make these shopping trips possible, donations are being solicited from the campus community. Estimates … suggest a pair of boots and a coat will each cost $50 to $75. For additional information or questions, please …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20344
Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience
College of Education and Human Development
… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Anaia Kassenda walks the runway during MODA's Fashion Show at the Gilmore Car … She describes the process as couture, where pieces are designed to the specifications of the customer. "They're very extravagant; they're not what you will wear on a daily basis," says Kassenda. Beyond …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
College of Arts and Sciences
… University's at least 50-year-old Agave, also called the “century plant,” has been growing a remarkable 3.5 … begin to appear. (Photo by Michael Lanka). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What's a plant to do when it’s about to grow through the … Alice has reached 13-foot-6-inches in height and is just barely above the greenhouse roof entering into a protective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881
Campus United Way campaign exceeds $200,000 goal
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University donors pushed the 2017 campus United Way campaign past its goal at the beginning of December, with a total of $200,915.56 pledged so far. Thirty-four percent of employees, or … Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region emphasizes four primary areas to improve the well-being of people in the region: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44214
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… sci-fi dreams into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very … communications satellite headed into orbit. While his career prospects are literally out of this world, Neff also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822
Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month
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… Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … KALAMAZOO—February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and the Sindecuse Health Center invites WMU students, employees … well as by picking up helpful informational materials. The 50-minute workshop, "Body Image: Changes Over Time in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4682
First-year electronic business marketing student to represent WMU at national summit
Haworth College of Business
… Alison Schram , of White Lake, was selected to attend the marketing EDGE Collegiate Summit in New York City in … in marketing who represent how companies and brands are creating state-of-the-industry, targeted, multichannel … marketing major is so relevant in today's marketplace and what careers are available to her post-graduation," says Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40045
Kid's Club announces hours changes
West Hills Athletic Club
… by Lisa Knutson on CHANGE IN SCHEDULE Due to a shortage of staff, the kids club schedule will be limited—Wednesday, April 26–Friday, May 5, 2023. Beginning Monday, May 8 the schedule returns to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71490
High school students honored with WMU writing awards
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… WMU writing awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The competition accepted journalistic, non-fiction and … the honors college, who pledged financial support to launch what will become an annual program. Contest winners … School, second place for "Survey Shows Disabled Students are Bullied More" Melissa Layton of Centerburg (Ohio) High …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7513
Education researcher to be honored as WMU emerging scholar
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… Foundation grant to head a team of researchers from WMU, the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study and Abt Associates, … Fall Convocation recognition ceremony beginning at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30 , in the Bernhard Center. The event … acknowledge the accomplishments of WMU faculty members who are among the rising stars in U.S. higher education. It is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35309