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Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during WMU's annual Fall Convocation  Friday, Sept. 20 … as an advisor or committee member for more than 100 graduate students, and been a visiting professor, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference … So we did another brunch in April 2018 and had over 100 women attend. Then it began to really spiral from there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The … have worked on in the last several months. More than 100 students are engaged in the consulting process, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… the work of leading researchers who are moving the needle toward the future of business.  Combating inflationary … at the World Economic Forum 2024, including the TIME100 Roundtable, centered on economic inequality with … financial and tax reporting continuing in the news, scrutiny of public companies by the Public Company Accounting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Proceeds will benefit OutFront Kalamazoo. The first 100 people through the gates will receive rainbow swag from Bell's Brewery. Includes a tailgate party and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029

Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… the evening anchor for WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 in Kalamazoo was determined to find his voice again. The singular, … the previous year, thereby jeopardizing his career. “It was horrifying,” Dominianni says. “It was easily the worst … a neurological disorder that affects about one out of every 100,000 people; far fewer have ABSD, the affliction as it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… oxides are used as tracers to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: … earth minerals, are essential for producing everything from washing machines, energy-efficient light bulbs and … contains some 7,800 references to publications, with about 100 so far dealing with critical minerals. That database …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … Grattan Academy doing yard work, pamphlet making, building maintenance and event organization. In addition, Kreiner has … year to be brass captain, which put her in charge of about 100 band students. She also was chosen for a Meyer Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

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

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… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of … The following year they broke into the Billboard Hot 100 with "Needle in a Haystack" and "He was Really Sayin' …

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

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… enrolls more than 1,850 international students from over 100 nations, and carrying their home country's flags down … Month —6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, … of Flags at the WMU Homecoming game —noon to 1 p.m. at Waldo Stadium, hosted by the Haenicke Institute of Global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264