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WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking

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… in the Leadership in Environment and Energy Design—LEED—system, which is the nation's most widely used green … building ranking. Historic Heritage Hall The University was notified June 2 by the U.S. Green Building Council, … first LEED Platinum building. Heritage Hall, which was opened in 1905, was WMU's first building and sits atop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423

Seven to be feted as top staffers for fall 2016

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… fall 2016 recipients of the Semiannual Make a Difference Award. The recipients will each receive $300, before taxes, and a commemorative certificate. Fall 2016 award recipients Andrew Bachmann , police sergeant, … Police Officers Association; and WMU Staff Compensation System, members of which are represented by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36753

Cousins and Petcovic named to arts and sciences leadership positions

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… she came to WMU from Oregon State University, where she was coordinator for a program called Science Connections. … Science Foundation Teaching Fellow in the Portland school system. She earned a bachelor's degree at Smith College and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37028

Many campus offices closed for MLK Day

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… aerobic classes. Unified Clinics is closed Monday, Jan. 16. Waldo Library will close at midnight Sunday, Jan. 15, and remain closed Monday, Jan. 16. The Swain Education, Maybee Music and Dance, and Archives … reduce energy costs during the recess, heating and cooling systems in all classroom buildings controlled by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37292

Former school superintendent named interim education dean

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Burt KALAMAZOO—Dr. Walter L. Burt, associate professor of educational … pending approval by the WMU Board of Trustees. "Walter Burt brings to the college many years of education … deficit elimination plan for the financially strapped system as well as an approved district reorganization plan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2485

Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space

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… Dakin , director of campus planning. "We're trying to move away from the rigid geometric shapes that characterize the … for a layout that is more informal and inviting. We want people to sit and enjoy the fountain, read, study or … element, new jets and lighting, and a freeze protection system to extend the months of safe operation. The proposed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… Sunday, May 25-26, and are closed Memorial Day, May 27. Subway, located in the Bronco Mall on the lower level of the … Friday, May 24, and reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Waldo Library closes at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25; and is … costs while the University is closed, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7241

Alumni classnotes, winter 2024

W Magazine

… Todd , BS ‘65, MA ‘71, owner of Ricart, Inc. in San Diego, was included in Marquis Who’s Who. George D. Jepson , BA … Michigan, published his latest book, “Sailing the Sweetwater Seas: Wooden Boats and Ships on the Great Lakes, … operations of the Department of Public Works, city’s sewer system, hydroelectric plant and technical services. Justin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74825

Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… MDOT reduce construction timeline Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A sure sign of spring is road … at Western Michigan University are helping to pave the way for ensuring the durability of Michigan bridge surfaces, … the team, I helped design and fabricate a mechanical drive system to simulate highway loading to evaluate the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

Campus office hours released for Independence Day

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… Tuesday, July 3, and reopens at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Waldo Library   closes early at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3; … costs while the University is closed, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by the WMU Building Energy Management System will be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47734