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Finding the tools to feed the world

Haworth College of Business

… wants to leave an impact—to see the significance of their work. Western Michigan University senior Jacob … leave his mark as a food marketing major.   “Food is part of everybody’s lives, and the food marketing industry is centered around feeding the world,” says Remington of Grand Rapids. “Very few jobs have this kind of weight, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69876

WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school

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… WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at … International in Kalamazoo. He created and donated dozens of them to give young students an added layer of protection. … University's Laboratory for Advances in Rehabilitation Sciences and Synergy Applied Medical and Research Inc. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916

Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester

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… Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester Submitted … by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs during the fall semester that examine a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334

Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees passed a balanced 2020-21 general fund budget … better than projected in May. Enrollment proved to be one of the better-than-expected elements in this year's budget … is 20,490, down by 4.6%, which is less than a third of the predicted decrease. Out-of-state enrollment grew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for Western Michigan University engineering and applied sciences students is an exciting time and a busy time. One … in Colon, Michigan, to redesign the park to meet the vision of its stakeholders was impactful both professionally and personally. Sponsored by Lieutenant Colonel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Outstanding Soloist, Greg Jasperse , professor. Drew Deur Trio , Small Jazz Combo, Graduate College co-winners, Keith Hall , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist, Graduate … College Outstanding Vocal Performance, Greg Jasperse , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Jazz Arrangement, Graduate College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

University photographer shares top photos

Brand

… behind taking photos demonstrating campus life and the beat of the Broncos. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) named Sunny visits a classroom full of students at WMU. Trained by Dr. Angela Moe, therapy dogs … students study at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Students learn analysis and application of a broad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63749

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… between the University and tribal communities both on and off campus. Western's Main Campus is on land historically … on the council, along with representation from the Office of the Provost, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, … by a group of faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences interested in building an academic program related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment

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… high-tech equipment Submitted by Deanne Puca on The first of three new machines at the Grand Rapids laboratory required removal of one of the windows facing Cherry Street and two cranes in order …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54935

Fulbright informational sessions scheduled

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… WMU's Fulbright Scholar Campus Representative and director of faculty and global program development. Metro-Roland will present information on the types of awards that are typically funded, as well as provide tips …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4522