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Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

Community Partnerships

… Mich.—Western Michigan University is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and aid stations and … May 6 . No experience is necessary, and the entire WMU community is encouraged to participate, including students, … Now in its eighth year, the Kalamazoo Marathon attracts thousands of runners from all over the United States. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45675

Flags lowered Tuesday for Michigan State Police Trooper Chad H. Wolf

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… Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, Sept. 1 , in honor of Michigan State … District and based in Taylor. He was a member of the Motor Unit. A visitation was held Monday, Aug. 31. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 , at Fenton High School. Flags at half-staff Former Gov. Jennifer M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26529

New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

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… camps this summer will introduce high school students to the intricacies of starting a business as well as … participants will meet entrepreneurs, take tours of local companies, learn from experts and pitch business ideas. "The entrepreneurial community in Kalamazoo is growing quickly, and we wanted to

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30386

University names top student employee, supervisor of students

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… University names top student employee, supervisor of students Submitted by … will have their nomination materials forwarded to a Midwest competition through the Midwest Association of Student … expects to graduate in spring 2017, is a senior majoring in computer engineering and minoring in computer information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30870

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… verified) on An example of how the filter can be used (Photo credit: Folia Water) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Paper technology … Michigan University this fall and may be on its way to becoming an international tool to prevent disease. Paper … plant has played a critical role in the development of our company and our technology." That technology, Cantwell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in … focuses on the power of story, song and the arts to build community and learn about others. She educates future … for having the ability to make people achieve a level of comfort in recounting a story in public. In addition to

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Business college dean's Just Business blog debuts

Haworth College of Business

… concept is that business expertise provides a powerful way to solve tough challenges in both businesses and communities. "One of my favorite roles as dean is seeing how business impacts individuals, communities and society as a whole," says Palan. "I come …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27907

WMU Chorale presents 'Heights and Depths'

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… 3427 Gull Road in Kalamazoo. The event is free and open to the public, and the building is accessible to all. WMU's acclaimed choral ensemble is conducted by … Organist Karl Schrock . About the concert The concert repertoire was picked to illustrate the highs and lows of love, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31565

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not … on Dunn (right) hands the Presidential Medallion over to Montgomery (left) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a wide-ranging … focused on a quest for excellence, close ties with community and a focus on the success of students. Montgomery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… Program KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase degree completion, the Association of Public and Land-grant … one of five finalists for its 2017 Project Degree Completion Award. The annual prize is designed to identify, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136