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Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate

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… Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate Submitted by … doctoral candidate have won highly competitive Fulbright awards to conduct research or teach English overseas for the … politics, economics, gender relations and culture. The project draws on manuscript sources in Cracow's archives and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26488

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… the luxury. Maybe they live at the mission and they don't want people to know that based on the background. They may have families fighting in the background. They may just want privacy, period." Peake, a former Kalamazoo Public … it also helps us out as future educators to be part of the project as it will deepen our understanding and ability to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… on Valeria Marin KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures … with Camp Blodgett, the place she's spent summers since she was 9 years old. Currently an intern at the camp—which … self-esteem for kids from all backgrounds—Marin leads a project to connect parents with professionals to help them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

WMU Frostic School of Art offering visiting artist lecture series

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… for figurative sculpture. Elizabeth Sauer Sauer's work was featured in "500 Figures," published by Lark Books, as … and Seoul, South Korea. Oct. 30: Jorge Pineda. Pineda was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic. A visual artist, … of Canada's boreal forest with the world's largest energy project, The Alberta Tar Sands. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18695

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… Garage, a citywide vehicle maintenance and parts warehouse facility, and the Shoemaker Terminal Garage, a bus maintenance and parts warehouse facility for buses that are part of the Detroit … parts on hand for repairs at one facility, based on a pilot project with Detroit’s parking operations vehicle fleet. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

WMU and new medical school offer dual MD-MBA degree

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… in the MBA program throughout the years, and they always offer a wonderful perspective in the classroom. In … GMAT, usually required for admission to the MBA program, is waived for medical students. All students complete the … is undergoing a $68 million renovation and expansion project and opens in June 2014. For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13776

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … , WMU director of planning, space management and capital projects. "We learned a lot. And I'm confident that the … the impact of surface parking lots and the need to develop greenfield sites. Echoing the accessibility theme was Peter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

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… electric vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the checkered flag waves on Noah Gould 's college experience, he's keeping his … back. Gould, who grew up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in … race car—building the battery was his senior design project. "The Formula team is basically the best unpaid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura Argentati won a … Argentati and other U of NYFW participants attended a runway show by iconic fashion brand Badgley Mischka. Courtesy: … The timing was also perfect, as she's dreaming up her next project for Western's Merchandising Opportunities and Design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month … Submitted by Erin Flynn on An early "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" movie premiere, discussion with Marvel … focused on chemistry, engineering and geology. One project involves growing "vibranium," the metal that gives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657