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2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… Eckert, certified arborist, and Jeff Spoelstra, director of Western's Office for Sustainability, help plant a pagoda dogwood. … and giant dogwood now stand outside the southeast corner of Haenicke Hall, replacing a large shingle oak tree that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

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

22nd annual Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… . Now in its 22nd 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 … DJ Saturday, Aug. 3 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalamazoo Academy of Rock 2 to 3 p.m., The Golden Rods 3:30 to 5 p.m., to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8309

WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… updated its Tree Care Plan to include a fund used to offset tree removal on campus after extensive discussion … effective campus forest management, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… crews work on the area that will be the outdoor patio of the student center's brewpub. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Big things … enjoy a new brewpub when it opens in late summer 2022—one of the first in a campus student center in Michigan. In … to featuring local and regional beer, the establishment offers opportunities to showcase the work of students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

WMU board to consider proposed 2024-25 tuition, room and board rates Thursday

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… top the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets Thursday, June 27 , at 1 p.m. in the … for a new restaurant in in the student center; the approval of faculty tenure and promotions and other personnel … wish to address the board during public comment sections of the meeting must email Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75854

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling of maintenance services with supervisor Marcy Lynn (left), manager of maintenance services, and Anand Sankey, director of … and showed him the different processes, giving him invaluable experience. “They don’t know how much the experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213

Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition

W Magazine

… by Megan Looker on Julia LeKander won the grand prize of Western's New York Fashion Week Competition with her … as an aspiring designer. The opportunity to attend U of NYFW offers a fantastic glimpse into the endless possibilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891

Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make healthy food taste good

College of Education and Human Development

… Students and community members cook tempeh, a fermented tofu and alternative meat option with a meaty flavor. … members. Smoked tempeh cooked by SDA students and members of the community. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Who knew cooking nutritious meals could be so fun? Members of the community recently joined Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71045