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Central campus construction results in parking adjustments
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… currently in place where Western Michigan University's former Bigelow and Hoekje halls were located to continue … on a stretch of North Dormitory Road behind Ellsworth for a few weeks beginning Monday, May 5, although the road … will now park in Lot 41 or the Ellsworth parking structure. For visitors during the construction, there is metered …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15485
Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum
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… Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum Submitted by Stacey Anderson on From left: Preisner … to socks for women and is on track to do $750,000 in sales this year, with the recent addition of a wholesale …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977
Aviation student's rugby career taking off
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… in the World School 7s international tournament. Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14 , in Auckland, New … this opportunity," says Brown. "I worked extremely hard for it, and I’m glad to see it paying off in huge ways. I'm excited for the future and what else I can accomplish after this; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… by Samantha Hooker on WMU junior Rose Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. … and development, claimed the top spot after making a pitch for her company Rose Soma: Up-Cycled Shirts. Soma's company … competition." WMU's pitch competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
Student pursues public service with prestigious award
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… in 2017 and didn't hear back until April 2018, two weeks before I was supposed to graduate," recalls Wiley. "So I kind … but she did not have any background in Portuguese before receiving the Boren award. She did some basic studying … coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032
Globalization under microscope in ethics center talk
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… at Western Michigan University as part of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's spring season. Dr. … of Business Ethics and managing director of the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics at DePaul, will speak … growth that has spurred enormous economic improvements for those living in industrialized nations and reduced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13123
WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project
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… WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … philosophical writings in partnership with University of Oxford , the oldest and one of the most prestigious … a philanthropic organization working as a catalyst for discoveries relating to the big questions of human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700
From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City
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… is excited to hone his craft in Western's music theatre performance program. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Named a rising star … York, Jack Austin is well on his way to his dream of a performing career. But the Great White Way can wait a few more years while he prepares for his next big role: college student. "I was looking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788
Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU
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… Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU … musician fiddles a bow. At Western Michigan University, performers and composers are blending instruments and … and learn from world-class faculty. Dr. Christopher Biggs , associate professor of music composition and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151
Associate athletic director honored by professional organization
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… Mich.— Dennis Corbin , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan … Trainers Society Hall of Fame recently and recognized for his activities, contributions and service that … Dennis Corbin Corbin, who has been a WMU staff member for more than 30 years, supervises the athletic training, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887