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Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Z Americans consider climate change a big concern and more than a third say it is their top concern. Western's Climate … think the more we talk about (climate-related) issues, the better it is and the more we raise awareness," says May …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

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… Gary Barton IV , Officer Michael Lininger and K9 Brax , Cristine Thomas and Destiny Wallace will be honored as the …   “These outstanding teammates exemplify the passion, expertise and heart that define Bronco pride and spirit,” says WMU … advisor moves mountains,” one nominator shared. With more than 500 students to support, Wallace’s organization, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

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… WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open … and the OER will be more easily available for them than a traditional textbook,” adds Hamel. Dr. Annette Hamel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

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… verified) on The deadline to submit supporting information is Sunday, May 31. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty-five staff … Julie Carr , Career and Student Employment Services. Jonathan Dennis , College of Aviation. Luacia Dixon , Office of … Aid and Scholarships. Maria French , Dining Services-Cash Operations. Jerry Fulbright Jr. , Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

President Dunn's statement to the campus community

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on A universitywide forum is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series … members of the Western Michigan University community asking why the University did not issue a campus alert to let … of the terrible incidents, many have raised questions about why we did not issue a WMU Alert to inform our campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30512

WMU named one of five best U.S. campuses for electric cars

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… an electric car and are going to college, there are few better places in the United States than Western Michigan University. That's the message of an … Vehicle friendly" colleges. WMU placed fourth on the list released in September of Transport Evolved , a news site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19402

Sales students place second overall in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… Sales Competition. To earn the second-place spot, Marissa Bruno and Tyler Hughey , both sales and business … I learn in my WMU coursework prepare me to think on my feet better," says Hughey. "Practicing role-plays in our sales … most active student organizations in the college with more than 150 members. The SBMA engages with industry by hosting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43518

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… Certification program in the world, and he helped establish WMU’s Food Industry Research and Education Center as the … and service to the department, and it is easy to see why we are so proud that he chose to make WMU his … goods companies. Zwanka's 24 books are available in more than 40 countries across the globe and cover topics such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

Student's aviation career set for takeoff

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… as he stares down graduation, the Rochester Hills native is realizing those dreams and ready to take his career as a … "It was the experience of a lifetime. I was able to see firsthand the day-to-day operations of one of the largest … want to be able to use my experiences to make my airline a better place to work through a job as a chief pilot or other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044

Speaking the language of success

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… success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Deniz Toker teaches English to refugee students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning another … to teach while he studied, Toker was connected to Bethany Christian Services. He began volunteering with the … helping students find their voice," says Toker. "This is why I actually exist. I don’t think I'd be able to do this

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035