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Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… state champions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Andrew Sawyer, National Big Tree Registry, measures a dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—One of Western Michigan University's 29  dwarf hackberry trees has … Michigan Co-champions. That news came March 14 after Andrew Sawyer , the state's official representative for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

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… company focused on sustainable fashion won first place at Western Michigan University’s seventh annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition and Showcase held on campus Feb. 15 . Rose Soma , a junior … trash bags and leakage using a portable sensor and built-in springs. ABOUT THE COMPETITION More than 31 individuals and

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus

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… geography whizzes will gather Friday, April 5 , at Western Michigan University's Fetzer Center Kirsch … Bee. Participants will test their knowledge of the world and complete to win a trip to Washington, D.C. for the U.S. … This is the National Geographic Bee's 25th anniversary and the sixth time WMU has been host to the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is honoring Dr. Holly J. Nibert … of Spanish, Paul R. Solomon , associate professor of art, and Dr. Sarah E. Summy , associate professor of special education and literacy, for being exceptional educators and mentors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… total of 53 people, all but one who began their service to Western Michigan University in 1989, will be inducted into … in place, the 25 Year Club includes 471 active employees and 731 retired employees for a total of 1,202 members. The … . This year's inductees Joyce A. Alexander , finance assistant, payroll and disbursements Ronald …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20077

Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations

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… , a veteran government-affairs professional, will join Western Michigan University as vice president for government … Trustees next meet Wednesday, June 26 . Breneman, president and founder of the Kalamazoo-based Spectrum Public Affairs, … research as well as grant support for WMU's first wireless campus initiative. After departing WMU in the early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… on KALAMAZOO—The retirements of 11 faculty members and 14 staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its Feb. 27 … status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Bassam E. Harik, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5432

Walk-on tryouts for men's soccer scheduled

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… out must attend the Sept. 1 meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's men's soccer program will hold … try out for varsity Bronco athletic teams. There will be a mandatory meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 , in the W …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18005

Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will present its 2014-15 … Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Dr. E. Rozanne Elder and Dr. John Jellies . The honor is the highest annual award … wrote. "She has been a central link in establishing at Western what is unique in academic life in North America: an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… to the state, with more than 90 percent producing products and services within the state, according to survey results released by Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. The Family Owned Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128