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Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Lenderman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University junior Alexis Lenderman , of Flint, is among just 1,000 undergraduate students across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46935

Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

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… to optimize energy output? Western Michigan University engineering students studied the placement of this technology in a project for Consumers Energy to help … in Kalamazoo-area schools, according to the project's advisor Dr. Pablo Gomez , WMU associate professor of electrical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs Submitted by Deanne … place in Kalamazoo on the University's Main Campus. No registration is necessary to attend the fairs, but there will … on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… (not verified) on Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all … in the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cathcart earned several awards during his military career, including four Bronze Stars and two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique

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… Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Student employee Louis Mitchell, left, and Gooch work on the Sangren Hall hillside during this year's Arbor Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Instead of mowing a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53340

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… Business students recognized for academic excellence and … was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program is in its third year and recognizes and honors business … involvement. These 24 WMU students were selected as finalists in the Trailblazer Student Recognition program. "Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39522

Taste of Kalamazoo features food, music

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… food, music Submitted by Deanne Puca on Hundreds of offerings from local food vendors will be available at the 2014 … July 24-26 , at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place. Admission is free each day before 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $3 from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17088

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

Community Partnerships

… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and aid … in the Kalamazoo Marathon Sunday, May 7 . No experience is necessary, and students as well as faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283