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College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 12 . The awards aim to acknowledge the exemplary work of individuals … of Arts and Sciences. "Their dedication and passion have set a standard of excellence that inspires us all within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… in the Bernhard Center. The three remaining sessions are set for Friday, June 22; Friday, July 20; and Friday, Aug. … is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Student success to be showcased at Paper Foundation meeting

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… focusing on paper engineering and paper science students is set for the foundation's meeting day. A highlight will be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1912

Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop

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… computer applications to their own students. The $13,500 award is from Google’s Computer Science for High School … up student interest in computer science professions. "We want to teach high school educators topics that will be fun … instructors. WMU's workshop for high school teachers is set to take place on July 1, 2 and 8 at the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292

Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards

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… Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The award committee invites additional comments in support of any … and will be honored at the 2013 WMU Academic Convocation, set for Friday, Oct. 4. Contact: Jeanne Baron April 25, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6857

Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… MDOT reduce construction timeline Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A sure sign of spring is road … at Western Michigan University are helping to pave the way for ensuring the durability of Michigan bridge surfaces, … sealer performance,” says Attanayake. Attanayake’s team set out to test the performance of healer sealers at 21 days …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… Mich.—After graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a … working and playing in the Lansing area. Since Lansing 5:01 was founded in 2016, it has hosted more than 3,000 guests at … Michigan because it felt like home from the first moment I set foot on campus," says the 2007 graduate of WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU Board of Trustees approves updated contract with faculty union

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… , the union representing faculty. The contract, originally set to expire early this September, now runs through Sept. … faces significant COVID-19-induced fiscal challenges in the wake of the pandemic's economic impact on higher education … of which may be felt for years to come," says President Edward Montgomery .  WMU announced in April that as part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59586

WMU's Fall Convocation celebrates achievement, State of University

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… State of University Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Edward Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  will deliver his State of the University … in the North Ballroom recognizing achievement, as five sets of Universitywide honors are presented--the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48927

Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood

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… and • apartment-style housing. The input sessions are set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall in … which is bordered on one side by Stadium Drive, was given a high priority last fall. When completed, the … major new-building needs as well as create a new campus gateway that is more connected with the community and offers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48977