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Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life

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… look at college life and the opportunities available with a college education through a program called Bronco … Students. Through the initiative, the University partners with KPS to encourage early middle school students to set … recipients themselves. The Bronco BUDS is reinforced with programs each year that continue as students move …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30911

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community organizations to develop a plan for reducing … Creek Watershed. In total, community partners together with WMU have built 30 stormwater control projects utilizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863

Annual bike race to be held on Parkview Campus

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… of the SW Michigan Cycling Weekend planned in collaboration with Race for Wishes, which will host a road race on Sunday, … for men, women and juniors. A free kids' bike race for youth 12 years of age and under will occur around noon with no registration required. Gift cards valued at $25 will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46948

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… grant to plan and host the conference in cooperation with the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics . … promotes fairness and equity in science, in alignment with NSF’s mission, by expanding knowledge about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to promoting road safety and underscores the significance of my ongoing thesis work.” The 19 students received … safety for vulnerable road users which aligns closely with the objectives of the Lifesavers Conference,” says … Novat will learn about career opportunities from a panel of young traffic safety professionals working in the public and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

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… Three of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … Dr. William F. Santiago-Valles , associate professor of African studies, 13 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012 The other … May 2, 2012. The faculty members joining the school, along with their current affiliations, are: Dr. John H. Coons , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363

Excellence in Diversity award winners to be feted

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… color and for working tirelessly to connect WMU's mission with the need to build and maintain a diverse community. … accommodations to support diversity. Student organizations--Young Black Males Support Network . It will be recognized … long-standing commitment to creating a support system for young men, assisting youth in the community, providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/286

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Scholarship Competition . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … be invited to return to campus in February to interview with the Medallion Selection Committee. The 20 students … Parents also may attend a question-and-answer session with current Medallion Scholars that will be facilitated by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/61

New campus emergency communication system in place

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… (not verified) on Click the logo in GoWMU to update your emergency alert preferences. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … who have already registered a preferred emergency number with WMU Alert will have that number automatically … the person answering the phone will no longer need to trigger that message by speaking into the receiver. Vossen says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7554

Open house at Fort St. Joseph to feature food, culture

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… See an archaeological dig in progress. Meet and talk with the archaeologists. Play children's games. Shop for … of a handful of Michigan sites to play a role in the American Revolution. Virginia troops under George Rogers Clark … French militia, and hundreds of allied Native Americans gathered at Fort St. Joseph to attack the Virginians. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8574