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Medieval Institute

… History John Sommerfeldt The Medieval Institute at Western … between two faculty members, John Sommerfeldt in history and John McNally in English. After surveying the number of faculty members with …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/about/history

Business pitch competition and showcase open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on A student delivers his pitch to competition judges. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students … be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business … community. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four finishers: $1,700 for first place; $1,200 for second place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30366

Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

News

… Grant, through the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, will fund the Empowering Nursing Students for … groups and from educationally and financially disadvantaged populations, pairing them with faculty mentors … challenges as they come to college," Stark says. Many struggle financially, graduate from underperforming K-12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

Printed Magneto-Electric Energy Harvester

Research and Innovation

… Status:   License Available        Patent Status:   US Published Patent Application No. 2018/0351479 Reference:    … power these devices. Some examples of an ever growing list of devices that can utilize energy harvesters include: … available for harvesting include: electrical power transmission lines, home and office appliances including their …

https://wmich.edu/research/energy-harvester

Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital

News

… Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital Submitted by Anonymous … solo piano recital to open the Western Michigan University Distinguished Alumni Concert Series at 8 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1619

Winifred D. Fraser obituary

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… initiative and successful conclusion of the largest fundraising campaign to date in the University's history. Fraser, who earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral … for 25 years as a researcher, faculty member and administrator, before retiring. After her 1984 retirement from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/288

WMU named to presidential honor roll for community service

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… the Corporation for National and Community Service. Established in 2006, the CNCS Honor Roll recognizes higher … of leaders by challenging students to tackle tough issues and create positive impacts in the community," said … of service projects, the extent to which service-learning is embedded in the curriculum, the school's commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/293

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… staff members received 2011-12 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support … The awards and spring luncheon, which had a casino theme this year, brings together members of the APA and PSSO … recognizes service to APA (nominees must be APA members) Kristin E. Kenz , administrative assistant in maintenance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

University Theatre presents 'Communicating Doors'

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… Doors" tells the story of a London sex specialist from the future who falls center stage into a murder … of sheer lunacy in an attempt to rewrite their ill- fated histories. Under the direction of Mark Liermann , the … All seating for "Communicating Doors" at Williams Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4416

Internationally renowned trio to give campus performance

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … Trio, formed in 2006 at the Manhattan School of Music, consists of members Kliment Krylovskiy, clarinet; Vanessa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4441