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WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that … surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … of the quality and amount of the potash in the Borgen Bed was done by using core samples provided by WMU geologists …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth to do, it's to help people, and I … help people," Davis adds. Christian also empowered Davis to set up the Common Ground, a space on the second floor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… to one another and even battling, in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible … the world. “The value of coming out in nature is to get away from all of the typical things that you’re worrying … birdwatching, Gill says.  Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different natural areas. So, we can go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Kalamazoo Public Schools sixth graders to visit WMU

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… with KPS to encourage early middle school students to set their sights on college and take advantage of the … with programs each year that continue as students move toward high school graduation. For more information , contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22412

Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story

College of Aviation

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, … in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a railroad town, it also had an aviation … by the time we were landing in Battle Creek, the sun was setting.”  To top it off, the scenery left a lasting …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr

WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup

Haworth College of Business

… Conference (FMC) at Western Michigan University is set to gather food industry professionals from around the … “Bringing the conference back home to Kalamazoo last year was a rousing success that was well-received by the attendees and the community,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… skills. The most appealing aspect of the WMU program was the focus on understanding how to use data to achieve … and participated in organizations like DECA, so I always knew this would be an area of interest in my career … my ability to balance competing priorities. The program setup allows me to balance work and education without …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

Honors College hosts award-winning author

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… Honors College hosts award-winning author Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Celebrated American Book Award winner and poet Gordon Henry Jr. will perform live with … present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of complementary musical improvisation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20137

WMU faculty ensemble, Merling Trio, joined by guest artists

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… Quintet, Op. 81. The trio will begin the program with a set of Brahms' Hungarian Dances, in a newly-discovered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20121

Two input sessions and surveys will help boost campus wayfinding

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… Two input sessions and surveys will help boost campus wayfinding Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of … campus community members to navigate. The first meeting, set for 9 to 10:30 a.m. in 204 Bernhard Center , will give … with a campuswide committee charged with improving campus wayfinding. The work is aimed at making it easier for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19707