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Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess
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… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes resume Monday, Jan. 12. KALAMAZOO, … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
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… student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth
Haworth College of Business
… grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of … solely by women. Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. But …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104
WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree
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… freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two required program courses are offered in … I 2014 session. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College have joined forces to expand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542
Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math
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… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203
Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets
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… "People are just excited to have this back, because it's not just an event. It's a way for people to connect and … off the festivities with a welcome followed by the ROTC Cannon Crew firing off a ceremonial blast from Boomer the cannon. The Bronco Marching Band and cheer and dance teams will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815
'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season
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… Mailers Spotlight Series events as soon as they are announced. Season ticket holders have the opportunity for … the nation by the Financial Times. Zhang Financial is also known for its commitment to philanthropy, especially within … Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883
Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism
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… director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice facing the Black … was the day of George Floyd's funeral. I rode 46 miles to honor the 46 years of his life and that just made that ride … as well as cyclists in Maine, Iowa and Washington state. "Knowing that my rides are part of a larger group and purpose …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new … father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality
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… aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate … through the use of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality technology, the first self-contained, holographic computer. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008