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Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western Michigan University. Crews from … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of … her voice cracking with emotion. "(Projects like) this are what I did it for. I want people to be aware. When these …

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

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

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… highlights Western Michigan University student experiences is garnering acclaim. WMU Signature received the Innovative … annual conference. "WMU Signature is a way that we validate what students have been doing outside the classroom," says … students to share their own classroom challenges and struggles with classmates to collectively find solutions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585

Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lynn Edwin and Mindy Chin assist AJ Maynard as he plays trumpet with the United States … Jailene Rodas-Sandoval, Alyson Johnson, Bethany Driggers, Cody Gibbs, Destiny Miskey and Sydney Grenier. … And her mentors … said, 'Let's go look at the band and see what they're doing.' And she just got so excited, and after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Siegel's exhibit will be on display through April 16. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan … these varied elements of her identity and reflects them in what she calls "a mélange of various kinds of art in … set for March 26. Siegel is particularly enthusiastic about what she offers in this exhibit. Through these and all of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547

In the business of making a difference

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… a better place? Western Michigan University alumnus Ryan Preisner thinks so. Through a social enterprise model and … the process." It's a philosophy that seems to be working. What started out as a fun hobby has transformed into a … this world a better place." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach June 11, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

Building a business fueled by hometown pride

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… Lake Michigan so much that they wanted souvenirs featuring what they called "the Indiana coast." That is when the idea for The IN Coast hit Soffin. And once it … in yourself and go for it!" Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach June 15, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47600

Sharon K. Johnson obituary

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… At the time of her retirement, she was a custodian in what is now Facilities Management-building custodial and support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46243

Sinnie Yzenbaard obituary

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… study coordinator at Western Michigan University in what is now Extended University Programs, died Sept. 12, 2017 . … may be made to Friendship Village Friends Fund or Third Christian Reformed Church. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45876

Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

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… Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Marching Band … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band … of marking its own milestone anniversary and reflecting on what its own long history of excellence has engendered— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… a mechanical engineering major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … half the week, but I love it." The love of the sport is what drew Backe to WMU. He started playing rugby in … how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485