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From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She didn't know it … dreamt of this moment for so long. I finally get to wake up and go to my dream job every day," says Francés, noting … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

One Billion Kilowatt Hours

Beam Power Plant

… (no acid or caustic) water treatment system with full makeup capability, an 800 kilowatt gas-fired engine generator … steam turbine electric generator for efficiency and, most significantly, a co-generation system consisting of two new … The operation of the gas turbines allowed the University to significantly reduce the amount of more expensively priced …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/powerplant/billion

Registrar’s Notes – December 1, 2014

Registrar's Office

… e-mail the Registrar's Office at @email If any student is assigned four exams during the same day, University policy … student to request that one exam to be given at the make-up time. In every class taught, all faculty shall give a … and Mid Michigan Community College. To date, WMU has signed 24 reverse transfer agreements with Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2014-12-01

ISM students earn high honors in regional competition

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… enrolled in Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program finished second and sixth overall … a fictitious company, Beautiful Bags, a manufacturer of designer handbags, facing significant supply chain issues. WMU's sixth-place team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22465

NASA scientist to present talk on Rosetta Mission

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… Rosetta Mission Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Heggy KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A member of the science team for the … Heggy , a research scientist in the Radar Science Group at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a visiting … has found that the water vapor from its target comet is significantly different than water found on Earth, fueling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20889

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

International Admissions

… meal that aligned with a United States’ holiday. They came up with the idea of hosting an American Thanksgiving … years as leader of its International Student Fellowship group. Even though Subramain has now graduated and moved on, De … Events hosted by the International Student Fellowship group are open to people of all cultures and beliefs. “Our …

https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/thanksgiving

History from 1990-99

College of Education and Human Development

… in intensive short-term help for students who are struggling in the beginning stages of reading. In the March … curriculum materials for Michigan's custodial grandparent support groups. It becomes a nationally recognized program … The Department of Family and Consumer Science's interior design program earns six-year accreditation, the longest term …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1990-99

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… trafficking and online child exploitation. "It is much bigger than myself. I find strength in knowing that the … to become a father figure to her. He remembers her speaking up as an undergraduate to educate people on campus and in … as well as addressing the Midwest College Board to urge support for young people who have experienced the trauma and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… already full after a reconfiguration of the facility freed up the 3,500 square feet. Seven Generations moved into the … experience in architectural engineering, interior design and planning." The firm specializes in the federal, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

Experienced manager, Army officer takes military affairs helm

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… Affairs at Western Michigan University. Joyce M. Busch took up duties Sept. 8 as director of the office, which is in … training, budgeting and conducting operations as well as supervising administrative, security and logistics functions. … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19184