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Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU
News
… Partners, the Western Michigan University alumna is a long way from her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. Strait talks … first saw possible on a campus tour at WMU. "A professor was talking about how they have interns out in New York and … excited about learning. Real-World Experience Strait, left, sets up her STEAM Collaboration sculpture at an exhibition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683
Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion
We Talk
… degree in public administration from WMU in 1987. Thomas was known as “the dean of the nation’s election directors” … and policy engagement. WeTalk members seek to raise awareness about free speech protections and promote the value … of respecting viewpoint diversity as part of the academic setting and learning environment. WeVote is a non-partisan, …
https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion
Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center
News
… of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason Wang provide a glimpse of the components of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his … of the WMU Pilot Plants . "We've gone to the next level and set our system up to automatically capture data and generate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373
Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program
News
… Company , coaching 40 kids to learn a full-length Broadway production from scratch in just two weeks. "I'm doing … acting and their songs, and we put together costumes, a set and everything that it takes to put our entire show … amazing and supportive and encouraging—everything that I want to be as a theatre educator as well." Full circle …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program
ISM students win first place at international case competition
Haworth College of Business
… students finished first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition held … in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, which are set to launch at the end of 2018. The team was tasked with simulating components purchasing, shipping …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50161
Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP
News
… at the universitywide level," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "He also has an impressive record in … in undergraduate engagement in research." "We look forward to Dr. Seker helping us to level-up our enterprise-wide … expenditures surge by 52%. The last two full fiscal years set records in research awards, and ERAU is on pace to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67867
CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio
College of Education and Human Development
… Nuevo Horizonte. However, Zuniga's first experience was as a volunteer in their after-school program with her … opportunity as a learning experience for myself because I wanted to work with children," explains Zuniga. "I was … wouldn't have graduated without CAMP," says Zuniga. Being set up for success, Zuniga later joined Latina sorority, …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool
Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning
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… community rose up to support each other and find new ways to create and connect. See how broncos adapted "When I … , undergraduate public health program coordinator. "(It was) all of the loss and angst and hope and frustration and … clinic and they've been part of the process since the onset of the pandemic in Michigan." "The pandemic has brought …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591
WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement
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… Saturday, June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571
The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions
Medieval Institute Publications
… The Bar Convent roll’s script and illustrations suggest it was made between 1475 and 1500. Thomas narrates and … of church liturgies for group participation in a household setting. The iconography of Saint Anne teaching the Virgin … a woman’s small hand and could just as easily be hidden away if Protestant authorities ransacked a recusant household …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent