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Football Broncos suffer first loss of season in Cotton Bowl

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… Stadium. Under the direction of head coach P.J. Fleck, WMU was 13-0 going into the bowl game after beating Ohio … the second time in conference history that a MAC team was selected for a New Year's Six bowl game. A season of … show. Fans responded to the team's unprecedented success by setting a home attendance record of more than 143,000 at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37130

Kirstin LaDuke

First-Year Faces

… but I think mainly what pushed me to go into (education) was to spark change.” The Richland, Michigan, native has … “Seeing what (my mom) kind of went through and how she was kind of treated as a teacher, I definitely wanted to … WHERE IT ALL BEGAN In some ways, LaDuke’s WMU journey was set into motion before she was even born. Her parents met …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/kirstin-laduke

Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for 200 Michigan homes and businesses. The 1-megawatt solar power plant is the energy provider's second … with Consumers led to the establishment of a smaller set of solar panels that will be used by faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award

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… Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … are winners of WMU's 2016 Distinguished Service Award. Amy Seth , director for University Recreation, and Dr. Howard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35115

University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … dedication to customer service, exceptional skill set and compassionate nature. "Sheila is always there for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… Consumers Energy installed on the Parkview Campus that was activated Aug. 15. Visible to motorists traveling along … in which customers support the development of new renewable energy in Michigan while reducing their carbon … the goats again," Gooch says. "Ultimately, we'd like to set the goats to work on the same and different campus areas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam

Haworth College of Business

… in securities trading, thanks to a sponsorship by Edward Jones. The new offering provides finance students with … being hired by a trading firm. Under the partnership with Edward Jones, WMU students will be prepared to take the … at WMU. "The industry relevance of this course will set our students apart when competing for jobs." Shortage of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30134

Parent Perspectives

Precollege Programming

… and training. Just as Tiger Woods played golf since he was 4 and Michael Jordan spent hours perfecting his … homework done if they use it wisely. Help your child set up their schedule and assist with their homework if they need and want it, but as the year goes on, back off and let them do …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/atyp/parentperspective

Facilities

Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change

… near major roads and the intersection of two interstate highways, mid-way between Detroit and Chicago, with ready access to an … center is equipped with the latest ArcGIS software and datasets. The center has installed three  Lumiere Jumboscan …

https://wmich.edu/geographicalchange/facilities

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… are as a community with adult literacy and to identify and set priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805