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Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western Michigan University. Crews from … carpet and include a reservoir to hold water as well as a moisture-wicking system. David Prellwitz carries one of the … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Accounting student grows with the WMU Haworth community

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University student Jake Passinault is making everyday count! The Grand Rapids, Michigan, senior is taking his education in stride as he prepares to enter the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74754

Grand Chorus

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Grand Chorus Amanda Quist , Director The Grand Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Amanda Quist, is the largest choral ensemble at Western Michigan … Major works performed include Jeanne d'Arc (Honnegger), Requiem (Verdi), Te Deum (Berlioz), Belshazzar's …

https://wmich.edu/music/grand-chorus

Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship

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… of production, and Stephanie Blodgett , Bell's talent acquisition coordinator, developed this new program with Mike Babb , KVCC sustainable brewing … instructor, and Dr. Steven Bertman , WMU professor of chemistry. "Southwest Michigan is a hub for craft brewing in no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… by climate change, and they're impacting vulnerable and historically marginalized communities at higher rates than … say it's time to acknowledge the lasting effects of historically racist policies. For example, a recent study published in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023

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… March 6 , and continues through Friday, March 10 . New this year:  Non-bargaining staff will have an additional … encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12 ; … . No bus or shuttle service will be available March 3-10 . Visit the busing webpage for more information on routes. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… known expert on community organizing and empowerment is coming to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo … will be the keynote speaker for a forum and panel discussion with residents of Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood … and the power of partnership and solidarity in the struggle for social change. The McGill Middle East program is

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… merged with ExpressJet Airlines in 2011. The new ExpressJet is the world's largest regional airline, operating an … the nation selected to participate in the AP3 program that is designed to provide the airline with a reliable source of … aviation program has operated since 1997 from the W.K. Kellogg Airfield in Battle Creek. Contact: Charyl Roland February …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

Four partner community colleges sign new agreements with WMU

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… on Pictured left to right: WMU's Greene, LMC's Harrison, LCC's Knight, Glen Oaks' Wheeler and KCC's Bona … colleges with close ties to Western Michigan University visited the WMU campus to sign reverse transfer agreements … College President Gary Wheeler ,             • Kellogg Community College President Dennis Bona ,             • …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3362

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National … in notifying the winners. "The acknowledgement of my work is great," Brimhall says. "But there are so many other … Non-profit arts organizations in 47 states and in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico received grants along …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834