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Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America Roadtrip … event on campus in 2009. As Jeff Spoelstra, director of the Office for Sustainability says, Pancella "built and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kathy Fulton, founder of The Fulton Foundry, spoke to students about her time at … manager and recruiter at Von Maur, presented the history of the department store chain and discussed internships. Tom … , chair of Western’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. “This town/tower connection, often with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

Senior Engineering Design Conference showcases students’ innovative projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… final projects including plans for upgrades and a redesign of Veterans Memorial Park in Colon, Michigan; an enhanced a simulation that offers students practice in preventing cyberattacks; and … assist future teams. More than 280 engineering and applied sciences students were able to put their academic knowledge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71375

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her journey in her hometown of Albany, New York,  Lily Zwanka  chose her majors in food … Lily hopes to diversify her perspective on multiple aspects of the food marketing industry in order to grow now and … There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work atmosphere is the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western Submitted by … which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 , celebrates the vibrancy of the Latino community in the United States. Western … campus community through Hispanic Heritage Week. The series of events includes lessons on making tortillas from scratch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

Integrated supply management student wins prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… University, received the prestigious Transportation Club of Detroit (TCD) scholarship for 2022. This award is given … to students who differentiate themselves in the fields of transportation, supply chain and traffic management.   … scholarship gives me validation that hard work does pay off,” says Dober. “It feels great to be recognized for my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69719

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 24 faculty members and promotions of 36 faculty members … Studies  Dr. Kathryn Docherty , Department of Biological Sciences  Dr. Jessica Frieder , Department of Psychology  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860

Charlene R. Bennett obituary

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… assistant for more than 16 years in the Division of Continuing Education, now Extended University Programs, … WMU in 1979. Services There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1039

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

University Libraries

… going to love the new space," says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "It feels brighter and more modern and has plenty of space for collaboration and our technology services." … browsing the lower level's print collection, which was offline during construction. Though the materials never left …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135

Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… . Now in its 21st year, Ribfest also features a cook-off, eating contest, children's events and an arts and … crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community Advocates for people with developmental … Saturday, Aug. 4 11am to 2 p.m., Kalamazoo Academy of Rock 5:30 to 7 p.m., Shelagh Brown 7:30 to 9 p.m., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1068