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… Book Award finalist next up in Frostic Reading Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hopler KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—A finalist for the National Book Award will be the first reader in the spring 2017 Gwen Frostic Reading … from his works at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 16 , in 208-209 Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the public. …

… Former development official to discuss climate change's economic impact Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … experts. Dr. Vinod Thomas , a WMU alumnus, will speak beginning at 4 p.m. in 2028 Brown Hall. WMU President … and Policies for a Sustainable Future." Four WMU faculty members with climate expertise will join the author for the …

… WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … and several environmental nonprofit organizations has been convened to provide input into the plan.  WMU, local … outlines a 10-year strategy on how to increase the use of best management practices, such as green infrastructure.  …

… Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year Submitted by Deanne Puca on New activities and the … on campus for a full slate of fun and memorable activities beginning Thursday, Aug. 25 . "We are excited to see so many … our students to help with their transitions to campus, the better off they will be in succeeding here at WMU,"  …

… STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids Submitted by Erin … event. “Our next generation of students and workers will be facing a world much different than in decades past, so it … to inspire curiosity in children, adults and everyone in between.” GRCC will join Western engineering faculty, …

… education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Giramia, center, was presented the award by … Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, the $1,000 award will be used to purchase school supplies. Athletes and …

… student recognized by traffic safety organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Norran Novat KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … engineering, is one of just 19 students nationally to be named a 2024 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar by the … were selected through a competitive application process. “I believe I was selected for the 2024 Lifesavers Conference …

… WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent Western … University graduate, Sergei Akhmatdinov, B.S.E.’23, has been named a Tau Beta Pi Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend for graduate …

… Readings, music featured as part of New Issues fundraiser Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Scott … fundraiser is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. The event will celebrate and help support the creation of the Herbert Scott Legacy Fund, named after the longtime WMU …

… Abraham L. Poot obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Poot KALAMAZOO—Abraham … L. Poot, a Western Michigan University staff member, died March 27 . He was 65. Poot was a laboratory … those two departments' laboratories. While at WMU, he also became involved with Sunseeker, the University's …