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Rosemary Lyon obituary

News

… 89 years old. A former secretary executive in the College of Arts and Sciences, she joined the University in 1972 and retired in 1986 after nearly 14 years of service. Services were held in Kalamazoo. Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4487

Gene S. Booker obituary

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… Gene S. Booker , former Western Michigan University professor of management, died Aug. 15. He was 81. Booker, of Fairhope, Ala., joined WMU in 1960 and retired after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1301

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity

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… initiative. Samantha Morehead walks down the runway to kick off the Motown Fashion Show. Antione McCoy models a look … rewarding thing when you pour countless hours over months of planning something, and you finally see it come to life in front of you and get to watch others enjoy and applaud our student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… advertisers locked in ad slots early for the bargain rate of $6.5 million per 30-second commercial, those who bought … promotion in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, has the play-by-play on four major trends you … were somewhat reserved and reflected the uncertain nature of the pandemic. This year, advertisers sense that consumers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… racial justice as it builds upon a strong foundation of equity and inclusion. Today the University is announcing … campus and identify actions to build a campuswide culture of change. "It is a time for action—and that action must be … "The problems that we must address are deep-seated and some of the toughest facing humanity. They are the insidious …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Barkman's molecular biology lab conducts research as part of the course. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Reading textbooks. Taking … quizzes. Research papers. An experiment or two.  Those are often the first, and only, things that come to mind when you … the case, the classroom research model would still be valuable because students "come in not having much (scientific …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… time periods across the country, spurred by the combination of more extreme weather events— from heat waves to wildfires … continues to close, says Dr. Pablo Gomez, associate professor of electrical engineering and director of the WMU Power Lab …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to receive state funding for the renovation of Dunbar Hall when it meets in a public special virtual … at wmich.edu/trustees . The $42 million renovation of Dunbar Hall will develop a state-of-the-art, 21st century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022

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… Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022 Submitted by … 27 . Classes resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. Some WMU offices will close or operate on limited hours Thursday … below are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69832

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space Submitted … Western Michigan University’s engineering program because of its impressive reputation and the hands-on approach … best by doing. When I first visited WMU, I got to see all of the different labs at the Parkview Campus and knew it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271