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WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Lori Evesque, co-owner of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was … to reveal an immature artichoke. This vegetable, a member of the thistle family prized for its clean, earthy flavor, … of two small children. She holds a master’s degree in food science, has taught food systems classes and also earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Brooke Hinz

First-Year Faces

… High School graduate Brooke Hinz has spent much of her life giving back to others. The 18-year-old launched … College scholar is joining the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences program, one of the first of such programs in the … ranked among the top 50 in the nation. While earning her bachelor’s degree, Hinz will engage in research and service …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/brooke-hinz

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… the foundation for a fulfilling career that aligns her professional skills with her passion for helping others. … the last three years. I'm really excited to pull from all of my skills that I've been chiseling." A STRONG FOUNDATION … have carried on his legacy at his alma mater, earning her bachelor's degree and enrolling in Western's counselor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Memorial for Professor Emerita Wendy Cornish

Dance

… Memorial for Professor Emerita Wendy Cornish Wendy Cornish  -- teacher, choreographer, lighting designer and professor emerita of dance. She devoted her career to the … beloved family after a lengthy illness. Wendy received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her …

https://wmich.edu/dance/wendy-cornish

Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A decade of service to Western Michigan University by outgoing … Lady Linda Dunn will be recognized during WMU's celebration of national Arbor Day. The event will take place at noon … Wilder , a WMU student from Decatur majoring in political science. She will speak about a leadership and sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245

Minors

Chemistry

… Minors If you wish to minor in chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Western Michigan University, you may choose … non-teaching minor. A minor in chemistry contains a minimum of 20 credit hours of chemistry courses (at least 8 hours of which must be …

https://wmich.edu/chemistry/academics/minors

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… who stutter," says Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck , assistant professor of speech, language and hearing sciences and co-principal investigator on a National Science

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Travel Awards

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… Richard Rawlinson Center  at Western Michigan University offer competitive travel awards for those traveling to … are eligible. All Congress papers are expected to consist of unpublished original research which has never been offered before at a national or international conference. …

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/awards/travelawards

Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… As a sailor, Zach Orfin mastered his way through and on top of the water.  As a College of Aviation student, he's soared amidst the clouds far above … in the aviation program based at the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum located near the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/05/orfin

U-C Berkeley economist to take historical look at Great Recession

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A University of California at Berkeley economist will take a historical … when he visits Western Michigan University as part of the 2014-15 Werner Sichel Lecture Series. Dr. Barry … N. Pardee Professor of Economics and professor of political science at the University of California at Berkeley, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22554