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National group making pit stop at WMU to showcase electric vehicles
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… While in Kalamazoo, the fellows will be at the WMU Office for Sustainability for drop-in conversations with campus and community members … the group's road trip adventures. They also will collect information about WMU's EV policies and fleet, their impact on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54117
Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies
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… she worked with the Urban Permaculture Institute in California on a planning process that supports community members to assess and design strategies for their own resilience. Thomas' visit is being co-hosted by the WMU Office for Sustainability and the Arcus Center for Social Justice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52431
Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs
Haworth College of Business
… campus are invited to present their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $5,000 at the K.C. O'Shaughnessy … Cash prizes are awarded to the top four finishers: $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, $1,000 for third place and $500 for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45485
Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history
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… of Black History Month—the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western … senior in the Walker Institute. "I think it's important for people to know the history." The All-Time Top 10 Hip-Hop … first female emcee. Tickets can be purchased separately for $5 per movie, or a VIP wristband available for $15 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… are published weekly online by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for a weekly update December 2018 Saturday, December 1 … of Art. Landscape Restructured explores the cultural transformation of modern-day China and the hidden side of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379
WMU's Fall Convocation celebrates achievement, State of University
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… is a recognition of faculty and staff achievement for excellence in teaching, research and service. The … by a luncheon in the South Ballroom of the Bernhard Center for all attending Fall Convocation. Fall Convocation is the … of the President, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of Faculty Development, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54907
Plan to #GiveGold in October
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… to WMU by participating in #WMUGivingDay , which returns for a second year on Western Wednesday during homecoming week and is an easy way for Broncos across campus to #GiveGold . WMU’s Giving Day is set for Wednesday, Oct. 3 , but all gifts made during homecoming …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49347
Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus
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… funded through the Michigan Mobility Challenge announced by former Gov. Rick Snyder last year and administered by the … , focuses on improving transportation options for people with disabilities. "I'm pleased to see that Pratt … lead, began work early this year, modifying two shuttles for accessibility. They lengthened the wheel base, added …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431
Gibbs House hosts weekly volunteer days
Sustainability
… day cancellations and changes will be posted on the Office for Sustainability website. Letters and signatures are provided for community service hours. The permaculture research and … at the Gibbs House is an emerging program run by the Office for Sustainability that serves as a living laboratory for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46249
$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs
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… totaling nearly $1.5 million to strengthen recruiting efforts and increase the number of highly qualified vision … and orientation and mobility specialists in the workforce. These five-year grants, awarded by the U.S. … Department of Education in October, will provide funding for tuition support for eligible individuals enrolled in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979