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Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… Zahi Sanchez is ready to step into her career as an environmental engineer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She's traveled the world, … a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I'm looking forward to being part of PFAS removal from wastewater, nutrient … when you put it into practice, it's something completely different. So (our professors) first showed us how to do the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… created Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math … many. But add in an actual language barrier, and it can be nearly impossible. Two graduate students in Western Michigan … Kim Huls and Karina Nazario teach in the West Ottawa Public Schools district in Holland, Michigan. Nazario's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

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… Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kuanchin … "KC" Chen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For an impressive second time, Dr. Kuanchin "KC" Chen , professor of business information systems, co-director of the Center for Business Analytics and John W. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788

WMU students help show go on, virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake

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… 2020 were a stage production, COVID-19 would be the villain waiting in the wings. Set on upstaging just about every … Michigan University theatre students. "I'm the technical director, scenic designer, sometimes lighting designer, and I do a lot of everything," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60339

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… great escape' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students participate in a virtual discussion by a nonprofit organization in India as part of a … and experiences for his students almost 8,500 miles away. Through a well-established relationship with Christ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

WMU choirs to present choral showcase

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… Finzi’s "My Spirit Sang All Day," and DeCormier’s arrangement of the spiritual "Let Me Fly." The set will also include two pieces for men’s and … Cantus Femina’s set, titled "Relationships," explores diverse connections within the human experience and features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30275

Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn

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… Day. The event will take place at noon Friday, April 21 , near Goldsworth Valley Pond on the main campus. This will be … last Friday in April. WMU's celebration Eastern white pine Members of the campus and local communities will gather on … darrell.junkins@wmich.edu or (269) 387-8557. WMU's tree stewardship [caption align="left"] [/caption] Arbor Day is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

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… Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts Submitted by Megan Looker on “I have thousands of photos from my days at … and then I’d go to the next event to ask students if they wanted to buy any prints. This was before digital photography.” —Barry Z. Roberts, BS ‘84 KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

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

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… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph … Michael Nassaney accepting the 2022 State History Award for Distinguished Professional Service at the Historical Society …

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

Learning to lead from inside

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… businesses change to fit the growing needs of their consumers, company values are changing, too. And many … organization." Kautz has worked for large companies like Adidas and TaylorMade, focusing on building cultures of innovation, but he knew he wanted to take his skills to the next level. "I really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033