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WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An elite team runs like a … Western, but as soon as I came here I knew this is where I wanted to go. It's a big school, but not too big, and it … looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design for a project at Edgewater Automation. Backe cultivated his skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney Submitted by … and remains enchanted as an adult. Now, he's inviting Broadway stars to share their own Disney memories in his podcast, … Unclear about the future, his agents suggested finding a project to keep his creativity—and income—flowing. Alpert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… all while experiencing a new and enriching culture. “I was able to see how some of my recent work compares to … says Austen Thomas , Ph.D. candidate. “Additionally, I was able to see possible opportunities for future … successful,” says Alvesteffer. “This was important as each project needed merit behind its purpose and claims, which is …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Bronconess wine brand partners with St. Julian, expands philanthropic impact

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… name of the wine derives from how students working on the project envision the identity of WMU students and alumni. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62248

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… on ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work … Ridgway, a Grand Rapids native, graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in music. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU

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… 12-20, 1992, will speak at WMU March 23. Jemison Jemison was trained as an engineer, then became a physician, serving … when designing and implementing technologies, such as their projects using satellite technology for health care delivery … by the Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, to assure the capability for human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38612

Technology educator and entrepreneur part of WMU Innovation Day

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… the students pitch their products and decide where they want to spend their money." The winning student teams in various categories will receive medals. "This is a great way for students of all ages to expose their ideas and … company behind the popular DotNetNuke open-source software project that runs on hundreds of thousands of websites …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36600

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… custodial, landscaping, power plant operations, capital projects and space planning on Aug. 21 . He oversees … environment now and for decades into the future. “There’s always challenges to balance between older facilities and the … and going to last.” Stirrett says he’s looking forward to working with various units on campus to determine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… energy in and out of the classroom Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jillian Bright says the number of hands-on and lab … During her first physics course, what resonated most was the circuits section; and her path to becoming an … subscribe to the group's podcast "Untitled Engineering Project" or  listen now . “I am drawn to this organization …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

Employee meetings will explore impact of federal FLSA changes

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… of the legal review performed for WMU by the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP and the steps WMU needs to take … will be open to the campus community and will be targeted toward managers, supervisors, timekeepers and nonexempt … wish to explore the topic online is a WMU FLSA Compliance Project website at wmich.edu/hr/flsacompliance . Twenty-one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35636