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Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

…    Nathan Brandner, M.S.’06 Brandner : I began my career with Barr in Ann Arbor in 2006 near the end of completing my … At Barr, we have a lot of professional freedom to work with clients, engage coworkers to help with projects, and … management of our planet’s finite natural resources. My biggest challenges arise around navigating the complexity of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706

Student Organization Center opens Aug. 14 in new WMU Student Center

WMU Student Center

… The open and inviting semi-formal space was designed with the input of students who will utilize it for the … seating, collaborative desk spaces and private rooms, all with the opportunity for personalization. It also houses … “The SOC is intentionally designed from the ground up with the students in mind,” notes Chris Sligh , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72373

Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University, in partnership with three local tribal nations, is adding a tribal … planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon , Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and … students a unique opportunity to delve into these issues with course instructor Sam Morseau , a content expert and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Campus oral history project incubated for several years with the staff at the Zhang before the right time, interest and talent intersected to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus … joined the Zhang team in 2022. Kotrch worked closely with Archives Curator John Winchell to prepare for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Student awarded scholarships from pulp and paper organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… awards at the annual TAPPI conference and is pictured with Deanna Durham, TAPPICON’s Woman of the Year, and Maja … “TAPPI offers me many valuable opportunities to network with other industry professionals, meet some other paper … process engineering intern at West Rock and a sales intern with Axchem USA. She has served as treasurer of WMU’s TAPPI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68502

Foundation awards $70,000 to WMU clinic for pediatric hearing initiatives

Unified Clinics

… funding will be used to bridge the gap to provide children with accessible, comprehensive early diagnostic and … 1- to-3 in 1,000 infants in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears, … of hearing each year in the country. Babies diagnosed early with hearing loss and begin intervention early are more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74705

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

News

… celebrates these rising stars in higher education annually with the Emerging Scholar Awards. Drs. Megan Grunert … “Recognizing talented and innovative young leaders with our highest early career award, the Emerging Scholar … to strengthen their science identity, so they can succeed with confidence as learners." Named chair of Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… during the summer II semester to complete an internship with the organization Connect-123. She and her colleagues … compared to Michigan. The pediatric patients she worked with in Cape Town did not have their own rooms, so there was … accepted to become a child life specialist. I definitely suggest future students deciding on a program to come to WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

WMU recognized for viewpoint diversity, only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network

W Magazine

… Network Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a goal to change campus culture and expand viewpoint … through events, monthly gatherings and collaboration with leaders. Each Campus Community receives at least $3,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70887

Grants to WMU top $2.1 million in February and March

News

… awards led the way, coming in at more than $1 million, with the largest a $607,807 grant from Kalamazoo Community … behavior control and social skill services to adults with developmental disabilities. Research grants accounted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/368