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‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert
News
… keep the audience on their toes as much as the dancers. "I want the audience to be surprised. The music and movement … as if you can't see what the next part is that's coming. I want them to feel the intensity from the stage," says Noelle … we naturally just fall into this game where we are set up against each other, and we don't want to be. But it's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175
From Aviation Camp to Aviation Captain
College of Aviation
… USA. However for Richard Bartlett, Battle Creek, Mich was aviation mecca. It was the city that offered him the access to the key that … . Said Bartlett, “TMC is a great place to work. I have a set schedule and can live wherever I want. One of the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/09/bartlett
Lessons That Don’t Appear on a Checkride: Nick Garrod reflects on flying, learning, and what really matters after 20 years in aviation
College of Aviation
… in southwest Michigan, Garrod said his job "has me home way more than I'm away, and my salary pays the bills, with some money left … and wanted my flying to be near perfect. All this set the foundation for the pilot I am today. I'm always …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/01/garrod
Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation
College of Aviation
… Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU College of Aviation alumna … there is something else that is just as rewarding. "Setting the tone for the flight and being the leader of the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper
A ewe-nique approach to sustainability
College of Arts and Sciences
… distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this is Tending Tilth. … and two sheep from her flock, Elmer and Felix. Even as she was working with large exotic animals like gorillas and … this approach are clear. Once hired for a project, Burns sets up solar-powered electric fences to corral the sheep, …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth
College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
… 16, defeating Boston University 6-2. The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the his toric win: not only was it the first national title for WMU Hockey, but the … are not only winning championships, but continue to set cumulative GPA records,” says Carla Koretsky , dean of …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0
Event to showcase global engagement opportunities
News
… Fair at Western Michigan University. The free fair is set for noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 , in the Bernhard … Education. Graduate and undergraduate students working toward degrees in any discipline, regardless of foreign … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798
Using music as a vessel for social justice
News
… First exposed to jazz by his grandparents, Gayden always appreciated the art form, but it wasn’t until he took a mandatory class in high school that … jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding after a performance at WMU set him on the path to self-discovery. "I asked her about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039
Focused on the future
W Magazine
… of higher education are becoming obsolete. We aspire to set a new standard for business education.” The center's … but by working on real problems for real businesses, I was faced with team conflict, ambiguity and fast-paced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62166
Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career
News
… like wherever I end up, as long as I find my niche, I'll be set." Poised to graduate with a bachelor's degree at … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … he says. "A lot of people come to college and say, 'I want to build airplanes or roller coasters.’ For me, I'm …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693