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Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
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… "We fan it around and it's kind of cleansing … to keep good energy." "It's a way to start activities, events or … Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … strength and resilience of Native people. And I think Billy does that," Sherwood says. Levi Rickert , founder and editor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus
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… a grand structure with sprawling glass panels flanked by golden fins that cast shadows reminiscent of the canopies of … detailing work on the site. Turner, right, talks with his supervisor at the student center construction site. "Whatever anyone needs that day, I basically go and help do that," he says. "It's pretty exciting to know …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057
Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research
College of Arts and Sciences
… each spring semester to answer one big question: how does plant metabolism evolve? For seven years, students … Plants included in the study ranged from sunflowers to supermarket carrots. “Although (each student) has individual … various stages because we don’t know what the results are going to be, and sometimes the correct but disappointing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776
Students find springboard to success at WMU
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… report KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fame. Fortune. Family. People go to college looking for a path to success. Chances are, … interest and ability behind what those students end up doing that's the most impactful part of this survey." … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040
WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up surrounded by fish tanks and nearby creeks, Dr. Andrew … it was finally accepted,” says Thompson. “It's always a goal to publish in these high-impact journals because they … fishes through genome sequencing. Early classifications suggested that the "bony-tongues" were the oldest group, while …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661
University Theatre releases 2012-13 season lineup
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… University Theatre releases 2012-13 season lineup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pulitzer and … Lynn Nottage--A Pulitzer Prize-winning play that the Chicago Tribune calls, "a remarkable theatrical accomplishment." … Emily Duguay at @email or (269) 387-3227. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 25, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/360
WMU Children's Place Learning Center to sponsor family fun night
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… program curriculums, extended hours and back-up care. The Children's Place Learning Center, located in … in scheduling either part time or full time. The program goals align with the readiness skills needed to be … care is a perfect solution for times when things don’t go exactly as planned. Call the Center to reserve a spot. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30200
Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns
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… vehicular traffic. Additional construction fencing will be going up beginning in March as the University continues work on … Pedestrians traveling to the promenade will be able to go north and south on Gilkison Avenue. Those approaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/183
Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships
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… future ahead, thanks, in part, to programs offered and supported by WMU. KALAMAZOO, Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she … across the country. "This is the girl they said wasn't going to make it," says Trayshawna's mother, Nora Thomas . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303
Time to review winter weather policies, issues
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… can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. That means this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure … has only been closed for 16 days due to weather. When it does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064