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Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU

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… of code loop electronic melodies. Fingers fiddle with transmitters as a musician fiddles a bow. At Western … performers and composers to showcase their work. "You might have a piece with a saxophone that has microphones … and I like to incorporate that into my music in any way I can," Tubbs says. For many, SPLICE Institute is a chance to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… to a child in the early evening goes like this -- "What did you do in school today, Johnny?"   No routine answer from … the academy's ground school and flight program.   Bebout with the West Michigan Aviation Academy Cessna "Learning …   Converting components from a kit into something that can defy gravity is memorable enough, but there is something …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/broderick

Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world

Haworth College of Business

… Chen’s most-recent projects involve collaboration with researchers in Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, China, … to say which one of these activities is the most significant, since all these activities form a portfolio of … in many experiences. This included visiting Ernst & Young in Ireland, delving into the accounting firm’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202

Campuswide input being gathered to update strategic plan

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… has been extended through Sunday, Dec. 20. "The information you and your colleagues provide will be reviewed by the … to provide the kind of insights and feedback only you can offer." WMU's three pillars—being learner centered, … plan. The update also will retain five strategic goals, but with revised language and reorganized objectives that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28841

WMU taps MSU's Stephens to lead men's basketball program

W Magazine

… DJ rose to the top of an incredibly competitive candidate pool as the right choice to lead our men's … it was his sincere and authentic personality, coupled with his commitment to the holistic development of our … and to our WMU friends nationwide. We can't wait for you all to join us in supporting Coach Stephens and this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/68134

From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest

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… think that one of the most important lessons on ethics that can be found in the Star Wars movies is that anger doesn't … lead to the dark side," Clark wrote. "It depends on what you do with the anger. Anakin had chosen to get revenge on those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… obstacles on his career path as well. Bazany works with supervisor Katie Rozek during a shift at Spectrum … blessing and a curse,” he says. “It’s given me a purpose. I can use what I’ve experienced to make a difference in other … that time, he also began acting as a mentor for other young people in similar situations. His doctors would ask if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

David Sedaris to perform at Miller Auditorium

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… personal essays, "Naked," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," "When You Are Engulfed … Flames," and his most recent book, "Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls." Each title became an immediate bestseller, and … New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are a total of seven million copies of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19747

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the U.S. Department of State that helps graduate students, young professionals and artists from around the world study … pursued a master’s degree in global leadership and learning with the College of Education and Human Development. The … Global Education. Providing practical experience in an American work environment helps an international student’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… of aviation at Western Michigan University, has teamed up with Microsoft to transform aviation training through the … With the technology, students in WMU's College of Aviation can be immersed, for instance, inside jet turbofan engines … of interaction. There's no mouse, wire or touch screen. All you need are simple gestures to create and alter holograms, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008