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WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

News

… WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The contest … in Society is probing the outer reaches of the galaxy by holding a contest to find out the ethical lessons people have … general opening of the latest film, "The Force Awakens," set to hit theatres Friday, Dec. 18. Entrants should limit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two … and learn from another school of public health in a global setting and, hopefully, plant roots for more sustained … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Patrick’s Plan: Senger Turns Wrenches, Makes Music and Aspires to Fly in the Military

College of Aviation

… back to his years in middle school.  What pointed him toward the College of Aviation was some advice and "hearing …  Senger was part of Marine City High's marching band, but didn't choose that extracurricular activity when he first … we've learned in other classes in a realistic, practical setting -- instead of just in labs." Senger hopes to apply a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/senger

Pianist John Mortensen to present recital

News

… piano, will present a broad range of genres in a recital set for at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 , in Western Michigan … Monk and Paul Desmond. Tango composer Astor Piazzolla and modernist writer Patrick Zimmerli will also be represented. … mandolin, octave mandolin, Irish flute, Irish button accordion, five-string banjo, Uilleann pipes, and Irish whistle. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27435

Senior engineering students to show their skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students to show their skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with Landscape Forms for their project, … apparatus considers the drag force, air pressure, humidity, temperature and wind speed. This information is … Tanner Schember, Connor Schuitema and Ean Widmayer designed and created an investment cast prototype magnesium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70020

WMU, KCC announce honors agreement for transfer students

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… WMU President Russ Kavalhuna and KCC President Dr. Paul R. Watson, as well as (back row) Dr. Irma Lopez, dean of Lee … an agreement Wednesday, Oct. 1, that recognizes outstanding academic achievement by automatically inviting KCC … WMU’s Lee Honors College,” Kavalhuna says. “This agreement sets high standards for honors education and student …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lee-honors-college-kellogg-community-college-sign-agreement

Administrator elected to national engineering board

News

… to the American Society for Engineering Education Board of Directors in April. Andrew A. Kline , associate dean for … in the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was elected by the society's membership to chair the Council … property measurement and estimation, engineering process design, engineering education, and service learning in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39981

University Theatre presents 'Water by the Spoonful'

Theatre

… University Theatre presents 'Water by the Spoonful' Submitted by Emily Duguay on Photo credit: John Lacko KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Director Mark Liermann and lighting designer Matthew A. Knewtson , convey the idea of an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37719

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo Submitted by … intervention and the chance to apply them in a real-world setting.  "I've truly enjoyed working with the Boys & Girls …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

Business Career Day is October 9

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… Business Career Day is October 9 Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Photo of a student and recruiters at career day … Business Career Day. The event is open to the public and is set for 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 , in the Bernhard … interviews on both Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10 . In addition, several related events are planned in conjunction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19286