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Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments in her four years … wanted to learn in a classroom that had no limits, no four walls, no desk, no chairs; just nature, culture and a … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

Bilingual breakthrough: WMU double major completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica

College of Education and Human Development

… individuals, Dhani James's study abroad trip to Costa Rica was unforgettable.  A double major in Spanish and special … with some of the art activities and being able to cook." It was a really big undertaking to be in a new environment, … to adapt to each person’s needs, communicate in different ways and trust myself in situations that were completely …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dhani-james-special-education-study-abroad-costa-rica

Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… Pitch Competition Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Brush Ease was the winning team at this year's Bronco Pitch … feedback on their mechanical hairbrush from the judges' panel. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2024 Bronco Pitch Competition …   Paige DePatis of Kankakee, Illinois, Sophie Nguyen of Warren, Michigan, Bhairavi Patel of Battle Creek, Michigan, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … of just under 40,000 in neighboring Hammond, Ind., was the century-old Bishop Noll Institute , the private … -- specifically its maintenance program.  "I have always been interested in aviation," he says.  "I had been …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

News

… on The new plaza design includes a curved fountain wall and increased green space. KALAMAZOO—Fountain Plaza by … hardscape as well as the plaza's existing pool. Bermed lawn panels now rise from behind some 365 feet of curved walls. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405

Movie and discussion focus on weight-loss obsession

News

… on "America the Beautiful 2" KALAMAZOO--The sequel to the award-winning film "America the Beautiful" will be shown free … Michigan University in advance of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week . " America the Beautiful 2 : The Thin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/145

Waldo Library continues to evolve

University Libraries

… Waldo Library continues to evolve Submitted by Angela Brcka … Michigan University Libraries continually invests in making Waldo Library an inclusive and flexible environment for our … rooms (Rooms 1008-1013) are located along the red wall in the southwest corner on the first floor. These rooms …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-waldo-library-evolving

WMU hosts screening of award-winning 'Most Likely to Succeed'

Sustainability

… WMU hosts screening of award-winning 'Most Likely to Succeed' Submitted by Anne … Michigan University will host a free screening of the award-winning film "Most Likely to Succeed" at 6:30 p.m. … and can be made at wmich.edu/sustainability/events/mlts . A panel discussion and reception will follow at 8 p.m. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38769

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

… in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever worked on. Students … Campus. On the side of the Campus Pointe strip mall, at Howard Street and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint … "I can finally say I didn't just paint on my parents' walls."  Expanding horizons Students in the course include a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

WMU's Dunn visits UN to talk about international education

News

… Haenicke Institute for Global Education, will be part of panels developed around the recent "Arab Knowledge Index," … States last December in Dubai. The pair will be joined by panel moderator Dr. Essam Heggy , an … and a second on education in the Arab world used as a pathway to tolerance, peace and youth development. Schlör will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32083