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United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'

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… with a celebration at noon Wednesday, Sept. 4 , in front of Sangren Hall. This year's campaign, titled "Change the … Friday, Nov. 22. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the overall target of the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… get to work identifying recommendations to guide the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is … affairs. The process began in fall 2021 with the creation of a 17-person cross-campus steering committee, chaired by … programs, teaching and learning methods, and curricular offerings. Community building : Examining how to create an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… actions and language, and empathy. Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing national oral history project, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… interest in the environment, specifically the availability of clean water, has boosted demand for hydrogeologists who study the implications of contaminants in groundwater. As a result, the National … to advance student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

From 20 internship applications to one perfect fit with Textron Aviation

College of Fine Arts

… go to the Engineering Expo by my Industrial Engineering professors.  In October I reviewed my portfolio with different … others, etc. The Newell portfolio review was set up by my professor and director of the Product Design program, Mike Elwell. One of the …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/02/pd-internship-aisha

WMU librarian preserves COVID-19 data for future researchers

University Libraries

… COVID-19 data for future researchers In the first few weeks of the pandemic, Western Michigan University librarian Daria Orlowska looked at the growing number of COVID-19 webpages and data dashboards and asked an … that was released at a given time, could be very valuable for future planning," Orlowska says. "Judging by the …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/01/impact-report-covid-data

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… dress covered in flowers. Model  EfeDaniel Evwaraye  shows off an animal print look. Designer Laura Argentati walks … had the autonomy to create their lines from any period of Hollywood's storied history. "Each board member wanted to … with Hollywood. I wanted the 1920s because they're one of my favorite fashion years. But then someone wanted to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation Submitted by … on Veeck KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University business professor has been recognized for her innovation in the … sophisticated knowledge in social media technology is a valuable asset for students." Veeck says she implemented the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725

Organic food truck owner next up in speaker series

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… (not verified) on Blough KALAMAZOO—The owner and operator of a popular food truck business specializing in seasonal, … Bridgett Blough, a certified natural chef and founder of The Organic Gypsy, a food truck business providing … Blough Blough was raised on a farm, learning the benefits of eating foods from local and reputable sources at an early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5273

Alpha Lambda Delta earns outstanding chapter award

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… excellence KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society has won … two torch awards in 2007 and 2011, and was among the 11 schools receiving flame awards last year. This year, the … Mich., retired director of academic advising. The 11 other schools that received this year's Maintaining the Flame …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8780