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More than 600 schools competing in RecycleMania

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… The eight-week competition runs through March 31, with the goal of increasing awareness of and participation in campus … participating this year in several different competitions. What you can do! Use mugs or other reusable drink … Arbor and WMU. WMU is participating in several categories: Grand Champion, which is the percent of all waste …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/188

Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western

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… semester to all students, faculty and staff. It focuses on what it means to be an ally to LBGT students; strategies to support people who are coming out; the complexities of sex, … those whose training happened more than five years ago to sign up again for a refresher course. "I chose to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

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… testing center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lon Pschigoda, general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral … Making sure it converts to carbon dioxide in a timely manner. Toxicity: Testing seed germination and plant … Plants . "We've gone to the next level and set our system up to automatically capture data and generate reports for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… , who retired in 2005 as vice president of worldwide government relations for the Kellogg Co., self-published … the unsavory view the public has of lobbyists, Franklin does not shy away from that view. "I run right at it," he … or don't like us, we're fundamental to the system. That's what makes the system go." George Franklin Franklin served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

Tuition for regional locations and online classes set

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… is no distinction between resident and nonresident rates, EUP students may take 100 percent online courses from … the United States without incurring a higher tuition rate." Go to wmich.edu/tuition for a complete breakdown of 2012-13 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1080

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Powers reflects. “I strived for a purpose bigger than what I was finding in my hometown, and I succeeded in doing … Military Friendly university and Best for Vets by Military Times magazine. The University continues to broaden services … impacted by both visible and invisible war wounds. It does so through the sale of branded merchandise and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

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… are continuing their education. And of those employed full time, 88% are in jobs they love related to their degree. "I … programs have given me everything I need to be successful going into my first real career," adds Dezmond Stover , who … have taught me different life lessons—it's not just about what we learned in class." The Post-Graduation Activity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future

Haworth College of Business

… and minor in accounting because I’ve always had real-time exposure to business plans, financial books and … from her family and educators, Wade has been able to find what brings her joy and what motivates her to continue … “ I’m thankful to network with employers not only with the goal of seeking employment but finding out their business’ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70155

Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry

W Magazine

… Black Calder brews. Mbaba Mwana Waresa is the fertility goddess of South Africa’s Zulu nation. Ruling over … we felt like we had a really solid name,” says Ewing, a two-time Western alumnus. Launched on Black Friday 2020, Black … brewing expertise. “They say start a business about what you’re passionate about. I was passionate about beer,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903

Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The time is always right to do what is right" is the theme of this year's Martin Luther … Bernhard Center South Ballroom. WMU President Edward Montgomery and community leaders will attend and make opening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702