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Former secretary of commerce to speak at annual conference

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… The two-day conference begins Monday, March 31 , at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo and will feature presentations and sessions related to this year's theme, "Winning in Today's Multi-Channel … who is also former CEO and chairman of the board of Kellogg Co., will share his perspectives in "Government, Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14087

Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

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… eclipse Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lee Honors College distributed some eclipse glasses to students during a watch … solos silenced. Lectures lulled. Presentations paused. Dissertations diverged for a moment as 3 p.m. approached on … athletes even took in the view from Waldo Stadium. "This is my first time seeing an eclipse like this, and it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

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… Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race Submitted by Sandra … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new Western Michigan University podcast is gathering campus and community voices to address ethical issues such as race equity, democratic governance, health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

W Magazine

… about regenerative farming at DeLano Farms. Andrea Page, assistant director of internships at Western and pictured third from left, visited to farm to learn more about their experience. … my career." Interns also had the opportunity to visit Kellogg Biological Research Center, which practices rotational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437

Event provides 'peek into treasures' of award-winning authors' collection

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… Small and Sarah Stewart pose with selections of their published and unpublished works that are now a part of the University Libraries. … authors David Small and Sarah Stewart will discuss their lives and work during an event highlighting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65958

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company … Rose Soma: Up-Cycled Shirts. Soma's company addresses the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste … generated annually. The company's shirts are created using discarded textiles, which are cut up and reassembled, making …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

WMU's Beltline students moving downtown during building renovation

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… renovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rendering of the WMU Graduate Center-Beltline computer … will take classes at WMU's Graduate Center-Downtown, which is located at 200 Ionia Ave., S.W. The East Beltline … additional seating, new lighting and modernized furnishings throughout the location. The $5.5 million project is

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20669

WMU to celebrate green buildings with unveiling of LEED designations

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… additional buildings that have just been certified will be disclosed at the event. While the Sangren plaque is unveiled for the crowd at Sangren, the four other plaque … be shown on large monitors in the Sangren lobby. The event is believed to reflect the largest number of LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20341

WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday

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… Mich.−The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to welcome new trustees with a swearing-in ceremony … governing board by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450

New York artist next up in WMU Frostic School of Art Lecture Series

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… New York artist next up in WMU Frostic School of Art Lecture Series … Iran will be the next speaker in the Frostic School of Art Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture Series . Armita Raafat will speak at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19656