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Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
News
… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's Business Connection, will … for the community partnerships position after the departure of Kara Wood , who is leaving the University to become … with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168
Punctuation: Colon and Semicolon
Writing Style Guide
… semicolon ( ; ) are frequently used incorrectly in place of each other. The two punctuation marks serve very … after the colon only if it is a proper noun or the start of a complete sentence. (She had one love: Western Michigan … after the colon only if it is a proper noun or the start of a complete sentence. (Our future is dependent on three …
https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/colon
A catalyst for environmental justice
W Magazine
… advocates say it's time to acknowledge the lasting effects of historically racist policies. For example, a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters found Black and Latinx … issues," she remembers, "they would say, 'We're a part of a community that may be impacted negatively by pollution' …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145
Thomas C. Hardie II obituary
News
… Thomas C. Hardie II Thomas C. Hardie II , a former director of Western Michigan University's choirs, died Nov. 15, 2014 … the faculty in 1957 and retired in 1987 as an associate professor emeritus of music after 30 years of service to the … Texas Wesleyan and East Central State colleges. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from North Texas State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21529
WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication
News
… for marketing and communications at the University of Arizona, was one of three final candidates in the nationwide search to fill a … I'm confident we will thrive together." Proudfoot earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Ball State in 1995. He …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241
Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… NASA chief scientist and current undersecretary for science and research at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen Stofan , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801
Candidate forum for local State House seats October 5
Government Relations
… State House seats October 5 Candidates for four state House of Representatives seats representing Kalamazoo and Calhoun … Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties, including the cities of Kalamazoo, Portage and Battle Creek. The candidates in … Office of Government Affairs, Department of Political Science, Faculty Senate, the local chapter of the American …
https://wmich.edu/government/houseforum16
Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic
News
… University will be closed for varying periods the morning of homecoming Saturday, Oct. 6 , to accommodate the 14th annual running of the Homecoming Campus Classic 1K and 5K races. The 5K … the race course for 2012 to accommodate what has become one of the largest 5K races in Michigan. About one-half of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354
UTIs: What's Up Down There?
Sindecuse Health Center
… Down There? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause a lot of discomfort. If you experience pain or burning when you … you’ve ever experienced a UTI, you know that it’s the kind of thing you want to avoid in the future. Here are some tips to do so: Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated will help your body to flush out …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/top5/uti
Dallas Rauker Tutoring Center celebrates anniversary
Haworth College of Business
… located in Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, celebrated its sixth anniversary this past September. Named in memory of Dallas Rauker , a senior supply chain management student … His coworker Lily Hume , a senior studying aviation flight science, shares similar sentiments, having been with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73537