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Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery Submitted by Anonymous (not … to Puerto Rico to deliver a talk. Spitsbergen was looking for undergraduate students to work in his lab during the … “How do I inspire you to actually study, or at least trigger your curiosity button that makes you ask questions?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences … feel an immense gratitude toward Western." Idris' passion for medicine began early on. As a child, he was fascinated … it worked within the human body, and he was always looking for ways to make people feel better. As he got older, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a … unified education program, is the founder of the Blankets for Bronson at WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year … are sewn by tying two pieces of fabric together. Blankets for Bronson at WMU also makes cards for patients at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted by … Office of Research and Innovation has awarded five grants for research related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The projects … response and religion; Drs. Stephen Covell and Diane Riggs Religious organizations have been on the front lines of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

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… Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU music theatre performance seniors are ready to show off what they've learned … of Western Michigan University students will be singing for more than a grade. This performance is for their future. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth Submitted by … of Black culture, heritage and freedom. The event, planned for Saturday, June 18 , will feature soul food and desserts … businesses, music and spoken-word poetry, including a performance by Western sociology doctoral student Tasleem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership Submitted by … restricted airline transport pilot's license, they'll fly for a United Express Aviate partner. After successfully … Claire, Wisconsin agrees. "I came to Western specifically for the aviation program because of the high standard it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs Submitted … on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which … p.m., Bernhard Center. Wednesday, Feb. 5 —Marketing, Food/Sales Marketing Career Night sponsored by Ethos Group, 5 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans Submitted by Deanne Puca on The autonomous … of Engineering and Applied Sciences will receive funding for a project to bring an autonomous electric shuttle to the … The $2.2 million project—New Autonomous Mobility Vision for Michigan—is being funded through the $8 million Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research

College of Education and Human Development

… New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and … a new tool to expose students to methods available for conducting research in the field of organizational … and change and offers innovative and practical information to aid in the successful implementation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773