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Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… Kueterman (right) train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. … and model themselves after, and potentially reinvigorate what many consider a dying sport. We are attempting to … gained sponsorships with several local business such as Maggie’s, Belding Tanks and Young Entrepreneurs of America. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe Submitted by Erin Flynn … says. "We're in a land of extremes at this point because of what we've done to our climate, and now we're seeing the … The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration records what it refers to as billion-dollar weather and climate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma

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… Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma … by Deanne Puca on WMU's Unified Clnics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration has begun for two workshops by the Southwest … a group experience to help participants better understand: what trauma is, how trauma impacts the brain and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30928

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… study Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation to be awarded a … KALAMAZOO. Mich.—A Western Michigan University researcher is one of a select group in the nation to receive a … did not come from a scientific family, but I knew this was what I wanted to do." Indeed, she's the first one on this

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… business partnership Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students visited Total Plastics, International to learn about the … and classmates who have made the experience so rewarding." "What sets this class apart from others that I have taken is … final presentation to include in their resume portfolio. "What better way to interview a sales student for a position …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University is hosting a judicial forum on juvenile justice. All … role that judges play in the juvenile justice system and what youth and advocates can do to impact the system," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Study abroad this spring or summer. KALAMAZOO—Applications are being … in a select group of short-term study abroad programs this spring and summer. The Haenicke Institute for Global … time commitment, and the costs for some are similar to what it would cost to earn the same number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

Physical therapy student receives DEI award from state association

College of Health and Human Services

… was unable to attend the event and did not receive his award in person.  Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and … a faculty perspective at WMU, we've been talking about what we can do better. We've changed our admissions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70688

Welcoming messages going up around campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… or unsafe or marginalized," she says, "the library is a place where they can find a comfortable and welcoming … as well as employees and the Kalamazoo community about what can be done to make sure everyone feels safe and … together in settings like this to reaffirm who we are and what we are as a university and a community." The message …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks Assisted Living community A staff member at the White Oaks … Martin. “The opportunity to create 3D parts and visualize what we designed was very satisfying and rewarding.” “We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335