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Expert Insights: The healing power of music
W Magazine
… music Submitted by Deanne Puca on Artist-in-residence Frank Waln performs on a Native American hand drum during his … as a tool for healing and activism. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln is leaving a lasting legacy—one that bridges the gap … After graduating as valedictorian from his high school, he set his sights on higher education. He went to Creighton …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/expert-insight-frank-waln
Sales students take second place at national competition
Haworth College of Business
… nation competed at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Rogers and Sands are both sales and business … they were prepared for any prompts that would come their way. Rogers breaks down the competition, saying, “There were … specialist II, was their coach, providing creative ways to set their role-plays apart from competitors and providing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903
Why I give: David Lyth
W Magazine
… he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students. “I was … for five years. Before she passed away in 2014, the Lyths set up the Joyce Caylor Lyth Memorial Endowed Scholarship at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871
From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact
Cybersecurity
… Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford teams up with other cybersecurity … came to Western to study music. “Western’s music program was one of the best, so I decided to go for it. Being here … student LAN (local area network) technician at WMU where he sets up workstations, writes scripts to streamline IT …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact
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
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
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
WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement
News
… 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
Bronco football announces 2018 schedule
News
… University, Bronco Stampede Saturday, Sept. 15 , vs. Delaware State University, CommUniverCity Saturday, Oct. 6 , vs. … Jim Harbaugh has family ties to WMU. His father, Jack, was the Broncos' head coach from 1982 to 1986, and his … homecoming game, as well as Youth Day. Family Weekend is set for Oct. 5-7 . WMU is on the road for the following two …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45490
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