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Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents

Haworth College of Business

… time in these rural communities, the volunteers would set up their tax centers and work up to 14-hour days, … Senior Will Roosien says the volunteer trip to Alaska was "eye opening." WMU Haworth College of Business senior … as help others in the process. Alaskan skyline “The trip was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147

WMU looks to collect 200 pints of blood during annual challenge

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have set from  11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 22 , at the … to donate blood March 22 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45727

Students encouraged to take sustainability survey

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… that students' main concerns were to reduce WMU's landfill waste, expand local, healthy and sustainable food options on … from the survey will be presented at a townhall style event set for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 , at the Office for Sustainability, which is located on the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. Take the survey: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13697

Doctoral student earns recognition for research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student earns recognition for research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Baraah Qawasmeh , a Western Michigan University civil engineering … skills combining knowledge, passion, respect and ability to set goals, but also helped provide a network of support for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75926

Men's soccer Broncos Bye and Shepherd selected in MLS draft

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… pick to the New England Revolution. Shepherd, goalkeeper, was selected No. 46 overall by the Toronto FC. Prior to this … player drafted in school history. Goalkeeper Eric Pogue was selected 53rd overall by New England in 2001. Bye Bye … goals were seventh most in Division I this season and he set a WMU record with 91 shots. For his career he was a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44834

Trustees approve new three-year faculty contract

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… faculty. The tentative agreement approved by trustees was reached Sept. 5 , just as the old contract was set to expire. Union members voted to ratify the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42775

WMUK sets $164,000 pledge goal for spring drive

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… WMUK sets $164,000 pledge goal for spring drive Submitted by … contributions financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as popular … "All Things Considered." "With the growing uncertainty in Washington regarding funding of the Corporation for Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38959

Vietnam-era veterans to be honored during campus event

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… in Lot 41 behind Sangren Hall. The second ceremony is set for 6 p.m. at the Bronson Park Vietnam Monument in … were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam arrived on American soil. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38894

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… art gallery into a vibrant, one-night-only rave. This was the real-world challenge facing our senior Graphic … and collaborate. This year, they turned their focus inward to the Richmond Center for Visual Arts’ student … crowd of over 150 students from across the university. With sets from DJ DazzleShip and DJ Nowhere, the space was alive …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

WMU facility earns 'Biggest Loser' title in Michigan Battle of Buildings

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… and DTE Energy. The Michigan Battle of the Buildings is an awards and recognition program for energy-use reduction open … 53 million miles. WMU's health and human services facility was completed in 2005, earned LEED-EB gold certification in … staff of the building 'get it,'" says Caprara, whose team set up educational workshops and informational signage for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39576