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Connection, conservation at local zoo to be focus of upcoming talk
Haworth College of Business
… May 20, in 2150 Schneider Hall on WMU's campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or at wmich.edu/business/mercantile-rsvp . Free parking is available at Schneider Hall in Lot 72R. Binder Park Zoo … Located in Battle Creek, more than 8 million people have visited Binder Park Zoo, with an additional 500,000 served …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31951
How to stay warm in frigid weather
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… How to stay warm in frigid weather Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With frigid weather and wind chills expected to dip below zero this week, the Western Michigan University community is urged to take precautions to stay warm and safe in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324
Trombone alumnus returns for solo recital
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… on WMU alumnus Evan Clifton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bass trombonist Evan Clifton will be presenting a guest solo recital at … Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Clifton A 2015 graduate of … Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. Clifton has been a finalist in various international solo competitions, including …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45011
College Signing Day celebration not just for star athletes anymore
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… congratulated by Michigan State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston , Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell , and the presidents … Signing Day Kalamazoo County College Signing Day, which is being organized by Western Michigan University and the College and Career Action Network of Kalamazoo County, is intended for all graduating seniors in the county. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31904
Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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… "Kneeling for Justice, Then and Now: As You Choose" is this year's theme. Wednesday, Jan. 16 WMU and surrounding school districts Social Justice Art Competition and Book Bowl , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50994
Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on Onlookers listen to a speaker after the 2014 march to MLK Park. … "The Courage to Dream: The Determination to Achieve" is the theme of this year's celebration which includes events that are free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048
Grants to WMU fly past $4.2 million mark in November, December
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… nearly $16.4 million since the July 1 start of the current fiscal year, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 11 meeting. … from the U.S. Department of Transportation to an interdisciplinary team of researchers and civil and construction engineers. The effort is led by Dr. Jun-Seok Oh , professor of civil and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30795
Weeklong celebration honors student employees
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… Monday, Feb. 29, in 208-210 Bernhard Center. "The week is dedicated to all student employees and is a time to recognize their hard work and countless contributions to WMU," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29617
WMU to offer courses tailored to training schedules at Air Guard base
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… Air National Guard members assigned to Battle Creek's Kellogg Air National Guard Base. Blended learning model "We've … the Air National Guard base. "We find that a blended model is ideal for those who need the convenience of online … provost for Extended University Programs. "The model is perfect for guardsmen who live across the region and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20177
GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses
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… "The role family owned businesses play in the local economy is starting to emerge," says Joseph Horak , director of the … Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley. "They are more risk averse, take on less debt and have a longer-term focus. … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128