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Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization
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… Skyler Wolverton and Anna-Marie Vorce harvest sage from the community medicine garden. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Under the hot August sun, Shabanaa Bush carefully ties bundles of sage freshly harvested from a bed … and worked with me all summer, as well," he says. "That's what our medicine is there for. To our people, you are not …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association
Lottery to be held for $25 tickets to 'Wicked' performances
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… Lottery to be held for $25 tickets to 'Wicked' performances Submitted by Anonymous … hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Miller Auditorium ticket office will have … entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets. "We are thrilled to host 'Wicked' for a return engagement," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/4627
Nominate colleagues for spring 2016 staff award
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the spring round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Sunday, Feb 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide … spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29874
WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition
Sustainability
… a reasonable fear of global apocalypse haunts us all. Whether we feel hope or despair—or hope in despair—the climate … change, poets, fiction writers, essayists and playwrights are encouraged to submit original work. “One invaluable gift … undergraduate and graduate winners include: First place: $500 Second place: $300 Honorable mention: $100 Entries are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66950
Opportunities abound for Western students with in-person, virtual career fairs
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… abound for Western students with in-person, virtual career fairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … from Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center have had conversations with hundreds … Meet the Firms Virtual Fair — Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event acquaints new and returning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65067
Wind turbine installation elevates sustainable energy opportunities at Western
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Wind Team members braved the cold to watch a refurbished wind turbine be installed … Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The winds of change are powering new opportunities for engineering students at … to 12 teams in January 2024. Those finalists will receive $15,000 to complete their projects and build a prototype …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73494
$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services
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… psychology student, works with a young patient at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A large funding boost from the state of Michigan will help Western Michigan University's renowned … which provides transition support for college students who are neurodiverse or have autism and need additional support. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115
Summer enrollment open for Campus Kids
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… open for Campus Kids Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ten themed weeks run from June 18 to Aug. 24 for children who … University students, employees and the general public are invited to enroll children in the 2018 Campus Kids … regular learning programs are available for children aged 15 months to 5 years. Fees include $45 for registration and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45659
Taste and see world cultures at International Festival
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… Festival, 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 24 KALAMAZOO—The music, dance, food and fashions of 16 cultures will be … a nominal fee attendees may sample traditional foods prepared by international students in campus kitchens under the … enrolls nearly 1,600 international students from more than 95 countries and hosts many international student groups, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5157
Applications available for student sustainability grant
Sustainability
… Submitted by Anne Copeland on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 1 , for up to $75,000 in Student … at Western Michigan University. All WMU students who pay the sustainability fee are eligible to apply for the grant. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43039