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WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions

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… and construction engineering. "The event provides students with a chance to gain hands-on, practical experience and leadership skills while dealing with real-world engineering issues." Steel Bridge Team The … is also given for display. WMU's bridge must be 17 feet with a clearance of 7.5 inches and be able to hold …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… design event allows our engineering staff to come together with students entering the field to continuously challenge … and custom environments. The student teams are partnered with an LFI engineer who guides them through the project and … its core values, and it is a unique opportunity to connect with future engineers. “The partnership between a student, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to create a future where our infrastructure can coexist with nature without causing harm.” It’s a big goal, but Rode is … She completed two civil engineering internships including with Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick and with the city of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980

Education and human development alumni recognized as top teachers of Jackson

College of Education and Human Development

… by the award committee in two classroom visits. Along with being featured in the magazine, winners will be honored … M.A.'19, workforce education and development, was instilled with a passion for teaching early on. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in public health education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75540

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

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… be a boutique hotel, part of an emerging nationwide trend, with the gymnasium preserved as a health club and the atrium … to be targeted for reuse as a commercial office building with its interior largely preserved. The cost of redeveloping the four structures is pegged at $55 million to $60 million or about $200 per square …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU

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… 50-year history at Western Michigan University, coinciding with WMU Homecoming Weekend 2012 . The Epsilon Xi chapter is observing this major milestone with several events, Oct. 4-6.  An alumni speaker series, a … scheduled to present at various times on Thursday, Oct. 4, with one alumnus delivering his talk on Friday, Oct. 5. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1826

School of Medicine recruits biomedical sciences chair

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… researcher in the cellular and molecular biology of cancer, with consistent research funding from the National … says Dr. Hal Jenson , dean of WMU School of Medicine. "With experience in leading the first two years of the … be responsible for recruiting basic science faculty with significant medical student teaching experience to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1379

Western Washington dean named new head of College of Fine Arts

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… the Bellingham Arts Business Accelerator in partnership with the College of Business and Economics. Before being … this position and to be able to work for an institution with such a reputation for high-quality education,'" Guyette … Task Force since 2008. Guyette also has been active with the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, serving as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7692

Trustees approve move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School

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… that would come from such an affiliation as well as its fit with WMU's strategic plan. "Today, there are 82 public universities with law schools accredited by the American Bar … Cooley has provided its more than 17,000 graduates with the practical skills necessary for a seamless …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8244

Ohio University scholar to become dean of WMU's education college

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… on Li KALAMAZOO—An experienced academic administrator with a track record in strategic planning, program … a perspective and set of skills that dovetail beautifully with this University's mission and values," says Dr. Timothy … lead the college in its next phase of growth”. Li is active with a number of national and international professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8515