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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Western Michigan University's campus. “It is difficult to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field as a female, … and the food waste crisis by converting various waste into electricity utilizing the methane that is naturally … the Lee Honors College and the vice president of the American Foundry Society (AFS), a registered student organization …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
Fall residence hall sign-up is underway
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… communities. In addition to the social and academic benefits of living on campus, students who choose to live in residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership … be reserved for students who live in other halls to move into the hall over during the break, but Residence Life …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901
Aviation student's rugby career taking off
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… taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag on the rugby pitch. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hitting the … The freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight science while also training to compete against the best rugby players in the world. He'll represent the United …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762
Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model
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… proposal to trustees. Under the new structure, which goes into effect with the fall 2021 semester, the value and affordability of a WMU education will be clearer for students and families as they explore college … level. Main Campus and regional site credit hours have been assessed based on residency status and class-level …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64027
Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom
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… the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored during the Fall Award Celebration Friday, Sept. … philosophy of science, particularly evolutionary biology, can be used to inform the teaching of science. He served as … questions about the online work with students being split into smaller groups. “This decision transformed the passive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645
Learning to lead from inside
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… development and change management, and I thought one of the best avenues to do that would be to pursue higher … education," says Kautz. "I felt like I sort of got thrown into the deep end so to speak in my first work experience, … he will work on the organizational development team. "I can say with certainty the Organizational Change Leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033
Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate
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… Alyssa Zamora is passionate about theatre. She always has been. But it wasn't until she came to Western Michigan … "The whole idea behind family science is that if you can change someone's family situation and improve it, it … who refused treatment. Eventually, she had to move into a friend's house for her own safety. "I was still (at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046
New program teaches business students how to ask valuable questions
Haworth College of Business
… by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When students step into an interview, a networking event, their first full-time … has created a comprehensive program to help students become skilled at asking valuable questions. The FRAME™ … the FRAME method has been a transformative tool that significantly enhanced my communication skills, particularly within …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75417
Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids
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… a new educational opportunity for working adults to become leaders in the areas of organizational learning and … a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. Explaining how the program can enhance careers in business, government, education, … in Leadership for Organizational Learning and Performance can be completed entirely in Grand Rapids. The courses are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818
Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19
Haworth College of Business
… informational interviewing, etiquette and more. Behind the scenes are the staff of the Zhang Career Center, … experience because the role incorporates servant leadership into our personal pathways to success. We not only get the … with my group of externs,” says James Rubio , a senior from Canton, Michigan. “I was emailing, calling and sending …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337