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AL Central Champ Detroit Tigers coming to WMU

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… Detroit Tigers] KALAMAZOO – Fresh off their first division title in 24 years, the 2011 American League Central … appearance on the Western Michigan University campus this month. Update (Jan. 19) The event is sold out. The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan arrives at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/46

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book Submitted by … and expanded into more topics, Mathews began to consider what a geography-focused contribution might look like. “I … hope for this book is that kids and parents know better what geography is and that it’s a discipline that can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… 9. KALAMAZOO—A lecture series featuring weekly talks and discussions focused on climate change will kick off … Paul Clements , professor of political science Feb. 27 —"What's the Worst That Could Happen?," Dr. Duane Hampton , … of sociology March 27 —"History and Climate Change: What's Culture Got To Do With It?," Dr. Sarah Hill , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… a profound impact on the human resources professional she is today. “I was very quiet and shy, so I decided to … four days, and you are trying to connect and understand what they want, putting them on a path that will lead them … well as for the entire company, including topics of micro-aggression, bias and harassment. “In order to be really great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Robot & Frank'

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… and 9 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, … robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. What follows is an often hilarious and sometimes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1889

Transfer student marches toward success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… and business marketing student, Dominic Reale , marketing is all about selling solutions. From Rockford, Michigan, the … available to me as a transfer student and exactly what I had to do to transfer my community college credits. … The college has done a great job of preparing me for what comes next—it's my turn to seize the opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/sales-business-marketingdominic-realebmb

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… from the Monroe-Brown Foundation looks on. (Courtesy: Madison Rose Photography) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping talent in … Council that brought together all kinds of people. And what did they say the central challenge facing the state is? … and downtown by hosting interactive events highlighting what Kalamazoo has to offer and incentivizing getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… a hydrogeology field course in 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow underground? What contaminants are in our drinking water? Heightened … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… management (HRM) student Jessica Robach , hard work is nothing new. Having worked in a manufacturing position … at Western Michigan University, she is getting a taste of what her future holds. Beginning during the past January, … have the opportunity to network and find out more about what their careers could look like.” She also shares how WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is developing a new Strategic Plan to prepare for the decade … and generate ideas about the University's core purpose, what future success might look like and the values that define WMU. A virtual suggestion box remains open online. "Our process this year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741