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Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall
University Libraries
… by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The lower level of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library is getting a … tiles and energy-efficient lighting. Construction kicked off in June, closing the lower level through December. All … feels welcoming to all students and supports a wide range of academic needs," says Julie Garrison , dean of University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971
Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the influence of automation grows, some have called sewing a dying skill. … skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the potentially deadly threat of COVID-19. Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737
Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle
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… the knot during their wedding, intertwining laces from each of their ice skates. Baby Lawson decked out in his Bronco … "Every young hockey player has two dreams in life. One of them is to play in the NHL, and the other is to drive the … first love, Lawson is also where Wheelright met the love of his life—an early childhood development major on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180
Financial incentives spark employee giving
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… University faculty and staff support students in a myriad of ways, including giving of their time, sharing experiences, and offering words of advice and encouragement. In addition, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40463
WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic
Haworth College of Business
… University marketing researchers are at the forefront of understanding how a pandemic like the novel coronavirus … in emergency management efforts. Dr. Ann Veeck , professor and acting chair in the Department of Marketing, and Dr. Hu Xie , assistant professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581
Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… and Showcase held March 24 . From left to right are members of the Just Right Temp team: Sarah Jozwiak, Morgan Kronner, … Munshi. Far right is Cory Middleton from Jacket 360, winner of last year's Pitch Competition. Morgan Kronner , of China, Michigan, the student who pitched Just Right Temp, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431
Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its tradition of honoring slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King … February. Free and open events include a convocation, day of service, laying of the wreath ceremony, educational programs and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191
Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management
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… major, Daniela Peña Cabreja routinely sings the praises of Western Michigan University. In addition to world-class … age. She performed in chamber music ensembles and even professional productions with the country's National … gig, I was there," says Peña Cabreja. Her persistence paid off and she earned a scholarship to study at Berklee College …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476
Climate change—Michigan's state in year 2100
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… Flight Center image shows all five Great Lakes. Swirls of tan and green sediment cloud Lake Erie, probably as a result of spring run-off. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The magnitude of future … record." Image courtesy of Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments, or GLISA. In addition, he notes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51388
WMU Medieval Institute names new publications director
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… studies has been named the new director and managing editor of Medieval Institute Publications at Western Michigan … Dr. Simon Forde , who most recently served as the head of acquisitions at Amsterdam University Press and publisher of the press' European History list, took the helm of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22616