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Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability

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… 10 new, dual-port charging stations on campus in May, which are capable of powering 20 vehicles simultaneously—the most … each month since we cut the ribbon this past summer. We are seeing revenue that will support network maintenance and … with the organization for more than eight years. "The biggest thing for me, seeing everything about climate change, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133

‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

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… and ultimately entrepreneur. He also made time to talk to area young people about investing while finishing his … focus and attention, as well as good people around you who are willing to help you," he says. "Growing up and at … includes affordable housing and access to affordable child care. Access to facilities such as Haworth's Greenleaf Trust …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be prepared for more roars on campus: The Western Michigan … focused on sharing geological knowledge with the Kalamazoo area. “We are incredibly grateful to the KGMS for their donation,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118

Updated location and time: MLK Day campus speaker is author, educator and daughter of Malcolm X

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… The Unseen KING. Student Panel Perspectives. What side are you on? “The theme for this year’s MLK Celebration is … or Community?’ because there is a need for community if we are to address the many ills of our world," says  Dr. Candy … X will run at the same time as the teach-in. All events are free and open to the public, although tickets for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73796

Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… KALAMAZOO--Two film students at Western Michigan University are about to find out what it's like to have their work … to produce video PSAs on the topic. The two WMU students are film, video and media studies majors. They learned early … finalists in the contest. The judges' final decision was shared with the WMU students in an April 24 phone call …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU

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… perform in a noncompetitive and educational setting. Groups are encouraged to perform three contrasting tunes during a … at 8 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students, and are available at the door. After an afternoon performance by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… manuscript collections of the Special Collections and Rare Books department of University Libraries, ahead of the … Latin and German, is among the Cistercian manuscripts and rare books dating from the 12th century which are held on permanent loan in the Special Collections and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… solve those problems in the workplace. "A lot of managers are saying that most executive education programs offered by universities are nothing more than modified MBA lectures," says Dr. Sime … plans executive certification and graduate programs that are critical to the industry, but also are properly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Business alumna Karen Feller Baldwin pauses with emotion when she speaks of … “You build strong relationships with the people you are working with. A new, young group of students and their … 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

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as vulnerabilities that exist in computer networks that are the root cause of the increase in cyber-attacks." - Dr. … systems or electricity service distribution systems are detected and reported to responders almost immediately, … rain, and aging infrastructure can make the trip a nightmare. To alleviate the time required to clear your path and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805