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Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration

W Magazine

… Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration Submitted by … Program (UNP). Funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the program aims to train the next … about the very core concepts of our science … and then afterward have judges saying, 'You guys did a phenomenal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818

Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support

News

… Geological Survey at Western Michigan University has been awarded $500,000 from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new state … geological mapping—to better understand resources like water, natural gas and aggregates that are available in … less than 7% of the state to provide this important scientific data to manage and protect our natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873

WMU Children’s Place Learning Center offers back-up care

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… there is adequate space. Back-up care is not a drop-off service. Possible occasions for back-up care Snow day Teacher in-service day Time needed beyond child's normal schedule An …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9675

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Free and open events include a convocation, day of service, laying of the wreath ceremony, educational programs … Celebration. More information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , … initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… many Americans, Covid 19 did a pretty good job of "taketh away" for Kurt Kraczon, but it also did a bit of "giveth" for … on the first day of his safety internship with Republic Airways. May 2023 Raised in Portland, an Ionia County community …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/kraczon

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… program, working on curriculum development. While they earn service-learning credit for their participation, the … aspects of the project prepare the students for life after graduation. “Programs like these are so rewarding for our students, for our communities and for our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by … the 2022 State History Award for Distinguished Professional Service at the Historical Society of Michigan's Annual … as a part of the French colonial empire in North America. After the fort was abandoned in 1781, it disappeared from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Gov. Whitmer appoints Jon Hoadley to WMU Board of Trustees

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… Board of Trustees Submitted by Megan Looker on Jon Hoadley was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to fill the vacant … . “Jon has a long record of distinguished leadership and service statewide and locally,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We look forward to working with him to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67181

State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation

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… State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation Submitted by Anonymous … State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. The convocation is traditionally held during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27252

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… King Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington D.C. KALAMAZOO—Activities at Western Michigan … Luther King Jr., including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Seeding … Thursday, Jan. 17 "Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War: War as the Enemy of the Poor," 7 p.m. , 208 Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076