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Why I Give: Linda Lesniak

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… future Bronco alumni through scholarships. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Do the math on Dr. Linda Lesniak . A bachelor’s degree in … was an organizer of the National Science Foundation-funded workshop Women in Graph Theory and Applications in 2019,” … education. Her mentors “took a mill rat” and suggested she get an advanced degree in math.  “I had to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… robot, was brought to WMU in late July through an anonymous donation. Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the … has been a big hit so far. Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are working with Pepper to study human-robot message design … interlocutor. Or, owing to more normative expectations of how a robot "should" communicate, will people prefer less …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

WMU’s Sky Broncos crowned regional champions for 4th consecutive year

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… Broncos haven’t lost since 2016.   “This year’s team has worked very hard over the short season leading up to the … regional competition,” says Coach Nick Olnhausen . “ Our biggest challenge this year was the amount of turnover from … up to speed in their events. It was awesome to see everyone working together to elevate the team as a whole . ”   Below …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/sky-broncos-nifa-regional-2025-results

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

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… Brent Proseus , B.M.'20, has had quite a career crescendo. The Western Michigan University music performance … see all of the different venues. … We're basically ambassadorial dignitaries representing the United States whether … organizations in the country is a testament to the hard work he put in as a music performance student at Western. In …

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

Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… of Chicago to a public research university in Kalamazoo, however, wasn't the easiest transition.  "My sophomore year … from his professors and growing in his craft.  Gayden's work is available on his website . "You can help others and … notice they’re treated differently than their friends who don’t look like them. The third movement explores the love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… Associate Professor of Art Nichole Maury will exhibit her work "Passed On" at WMU's Kerr Gallery in the Richmond … through Friday, Dec. 12. For the exhibition, Maury explores how the stories we tell are purposefully incomplete. We … and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. For more information , contact Don Desmett at @email or (269) 387-2455. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… a service learning class and I thought maybe that would work as a class project. So we did it." A team effort The … John M. Dunn lent his recollections of the era, recounting how maybe he took a little bit of his sister's fudge back … With today's social media-centered lifestyle, many students do not interact with their peers face to face, Brown adds. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

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… to the ethics of reading, such as: Why is reading valuable? How do young people learn to love serious reading in our age of … House of Representatives passed a bill that lays the groundwork for future autonomous vehicle legislation. Kathy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601

Voter registration ends Tuesday

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… to vote and participate in this year's election. You cannot do that if you are not registered to vote. Your right to … and responsibility as a citizen." After a century of struggle, organizing and marching, women earned the right to … age to 18. Go to wmich.edu/vote for complete information on how to register or change the address at which you're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1896

WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel

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… vacation was overwhelming to many travelers, Taylor set to work devising a creative solution that would ease the pressure of deciding where to go, how to get there and what activities to plan. Cluventure … an element of surprise. Upon choosing a Cluventure package—domestic or international, basic or luxury—customers are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47918