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With move in complete, Western Heights residents will showcase new hall

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… on Western Heights was completed just before the beginning of the fall 2015 semester. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Heights, a revolutionary new take on the idea of a traditional student residence hall, will be showcased … social benefits generated and environmental strengths of the halls are expected to set the new standard for campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27082

Rising stars in WMU sales and marketing program place at competition

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… Phillips and Lauren Nowakowski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two Western Michigan University sales and business … marketing students placed third overall at the University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition, with one student … and the other in ninth place. Junior Kaitlyn Phillips , of Rockford, and sophomore Lauren Nowakowski , of Granger, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38878

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. WMU alumnus Stephen John of Portage and senior Joseph Barnett of Kalamazoo received the $10,000 award for their invention, … business accelerator that gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… researcher will delve into the intergenerational nature of today's workforce during two appearances in Kalamazoo … BridgeWorks has been dedicated solely to the study of generational differences since its inception in 1998. The … the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Climate Change

CoreKids

… and that it has changed several times over millions of years. Some of the warming we are seeing now is part of naturally occurring cycles; the rest is due to …

https://wmich.edu/corekids/educational-resources/climate-change

Community and Regional Planning

Academics

… Community and Regional Planning Department of Geography Clubs for WMU students in community and … regional planning include the Western Michigan Association of Planning Students, the Geography Club or Gamma Theta … Earth. You will also have the opportunity to gain pre-professional practical experience through internships. Recent …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/planning

Miller Auditorium hosts 'Piano Guys,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Riverdance'

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… 2019-20 Marana Group Spotlight Series includes a lineup of new events and the return of patron favorites including "The Piano Guys," "Jersey … Most shows have discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to view a season …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53679

NYC-based ensemble Wet Ink to perform at Dalton Center

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… Wet Ink ensemble Wet Ink's core ensemble is a septet of world-class composers, improvisers and interpreters who … preparing and touring pieces together over long stretches of time. The septet includes: Erin Lesser, flutes; Alex … electroacoustic music tailor-made to the unique virtuosity of Wet Ink. Bullock Music Performance Institute Established …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38038

Dr. Coryell Produces Documentary

History

… Produces Documentary Janet Coryell Dr. Janet Coryell , professor of history, served as associate producer, screenwriter, and narrator for a documentary film on professional women’s baseball titled A Team of Their Own: The …

https://wmich.edu/history/coryellproducer

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… is used to long, grueling summer training. But it's not often the student-athletes get a chance to show off their ax-swinging chops or trade in a blocking sled for a line of trees to take down. "From the word go, these guys took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389