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Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament

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… at the Student Recreation Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Heads up! Hundreds of student-athletes from across the country … a terrific stress reliever," Broe says. "The club is made up of a lot of talented, friendly people, and often the … at you at high speeds, we are a club that looks to build up and better all of our members." "It doesn't matter who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to supercharge ongoing lithium-ion battery research led by the … of the Department of Energy.  “This research is designed to also engage Western Michigan University students … batteries. As you know, lithium-ion batteries could store significant amount of energy from solar and wind power, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running

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… and culture that Western Michigan has; it sets you up for success." Her hard work could pay off soon; Niaz has … Niaz interned with Girls Club, an organization that uplifts women aspiring to break into the sports industry. … helped me feel closer to WMU," she says, adding, "It set me up to be very adaptable and work in different situations." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of legendary Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, she remembers, "I would … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western

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… on their boat. Evangelista gives her teammates a thumbs up after a successful ski around the lake. Owen Housecamp … there and try to meet people,'" says Evangelista, who grew up in South Lyon, Michigan. "I went online and started … after that first time out on the boat. I remember getting up on two skis for the first time and nothing could beat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success in our field."  That success is evident as Le … with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a job already lined up as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson Methodist … Dr. Maria Roche-Dean , assistant professor of nursing, suggested he focus on the Burmese population because of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… Hill will be razed, allowing the space those structures occupy to be opened up for campus green space and parking for the new alumni center. Community support was appreciated More than a year ago, WMU announced …

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WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

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… investors in New York before the pandemic inserted an abrupt intermission. "When the reading was canceled, David and … , the pair quickly had dozens of Broadway stars lining up to participate—performers like Charl Brown of "Motown the … years ago before all this hit, because the lyrics line up so perfect.y with what we're all feeling in some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… all of the seed flats out of the cooler. The embryos ‘woke up’ and there was no turning back,” says Jackson, who has … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated … native elements in there that are both attractive from a design element but also have a good ecological component?" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… self-watering planters. "The carpet helps bring the water up from the bottom to the soil," says David Prellwitz , a … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of … Office for Sustainability, noting that the grant program supports innovation and new ideas that often become new norms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318