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Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band

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… by Erin Flynn on Staff Sergeant Brent Proseus performs with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. (Photo … and professionalism that I knew what I was doing and that I can play," remembers Proseus. "I was going through a lot … his goals were and then immediately walking into lockdown, you know, there's some irony there," says White, uncertain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73221

One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… championships in May. Julianna Buck KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What’s your major? It’s a natural first question for someone to ask … very vague, but that is just the best description that I can think of,” says Buck. “One idea that I have thought … teams from throughout the world. This year is no different, with Buck leading the team to the world competition in May. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717

Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim

W Magazine

… Megan Looker on "Education instills discipline and allows you to indulge curiosity. … The WMU environment was fun for … of "Once Upon a River" and "Q Road.” Those works, along with the author’s short story collections—"American Salvage,” a finalist for the National Book Award and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74810

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… on [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is … flight-clearance coordinator.  "The airline industry can be stuck in its ways," he says.  "It can take a lot of … air-traffic control, and flight.  The week culminated with planning and operating a discovery flight, which really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

Tickets on sale for 'The Lion King' at Miller Auditorium

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… at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dashaun Young is Simba in the musical "The Lion King." (Photo … Tim Rice's music from "The Lion King" animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44109

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… strategic goals and priorities. Called the WMYou Employee Engagement Survey, this confidential, online … University has a distinguished record of providing students with the knowledge, skill and experience that enable them to … Confidential and anonymous To ensure employees provide candid feedback, participation in the survey is confidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… Pharmacia and Pfizer. "A lot of drugs were discovered within the walls of this building and a lot of treatments … had some roots in this building," Jenson says. "And when you look at both Dr. Stryker and Dr. Upjohn … even though … "As we work to learn and bring that information so that it can advance science faster, we run into the obstacles of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new

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… new Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A lot can change in a year. That's what many Broncos will find … home in March 2020.  The favorite parts of campus remain with a few new additions to the Bronco family. Here is a … for sustainability. When light shines in, it will feel like you're in a forest. Work on the inside of the new student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… is following his passions for numbers and baseball. With the support of the Haworth College of Business, Thelen … personable as one of my greatest strengths. The only way you can grow is by trying something new.” For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, … American perspectives” on campus, according to its charter, with a focus on fostering relationships between the … as a huge growth opportunity for the University. "Because you have this lack of representation in faculty, staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068