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New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… Campus to be organized into four neighborhoods that can accommodate more than 6,800 students. KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University campus will become a series of residential neighborhoods over the next two … 18 report to the WMU Board of Trustees. The initiative is a comprehensive housing and dining strategy, tailored to WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

LBGT office launches mentoring program

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… to you throughout the academic year." Those interested in becoming a mentor are asked to complete an application form. For more information or to … manager since January 2009. She began her career with the company in 1989 and subsequently received numerous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10066

More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day

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… Haworth College of Business will participate in a community service project at Fort Custer National Cemetery … to noon . Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. "The idea for a common service-learning project came about as enrollments in … students. Not only will students learn about the value of community service, but they will also have the opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… is currently making in more than 50 WMU facilities. The company and University have entered into an agreement to … performance contract. These efforts are part of the WMU's commitment to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment and goal of reducing energy use 25 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference where they competed against other universities and came away with a … “Our goal was to develop a process for making cast components smart by integrating circuitry,” explains …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University is exploring ways to advance its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as scientists … off its efforts by launching a new Carbon Neutrality Committee, charged with researching and developing a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society Submitted … at Western Michigan University is hosting a series of community conversations to discuss issues of race and … on developing action steps to address those issues in our communities, local and nationally. We cannot remain silent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… but just need extra help on," she says. "We sometimes come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to … worried it would cancel the internship opportunity. But the company has successfully pivoted online and brought interns … in the industry. "Without this major, Mike Elwell or the companies that gave their time to my peers and I, I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… of political science and member of the WeVote executive committee, will moderate the panel. A student votes in the … students to help navigate civic engagement and help them become lifelong voters. Throughout the year, the group has … critical discussion about issues. The mission has also become a passion for Lawrence, which he discovered after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history … Muslims," says Dr. Alisa Perkins , associate professor of comparative religion. Dr. Alisa Perkins For years, Perkins has studied Muslim-American community building in metro Detroit. "I believe African …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682