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WMU TV spot garners national honor

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The 2014 Communicator Award received for a WMU television commercial KALAMAZOO, … Academy of Interactive Visual Arts, or AVIA. The spot was edited and partially filmed by Kalamazoo-based Lawrence … It features a montage of WMU still and video images set to the music of the "William Tell Overture." One of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17435

WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member was one of three people selected in March to receive a … their technologies toward commercialization. This funding program is administered by Michigan State University … prediction methodology will lower the expense of providing designers with material properties over the lifecycle of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47498

Assessment in Action Day conference returns for fifth year

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… to the fifth annual Assessment in Action Day conference, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Fetzer … is required for the luncheon. To register , visit https://wapps.wmich.edu/workshops , log in with your Bronco NetID … are and eight breakout sessions that are geared toward classroom- and program-level assessment of student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14043

Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program

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… Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Western Michigan University's 2014 Lavender Graduation, set for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in 105-107 Bernhard … and staff members make to the campus LBGTA community. In addition to graduating seniors receiving certificates, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13452

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … horizon. Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten "I never expected all this media attention!" says Kuersten, the program's director and … getting calls from all over asking how other schools can set up a similar program," Kuersten says. She's going on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that … surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … Michigan Geological Survey. The move made WMU Michigan's designated geoscience agency and put responsibility for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cass Davis dances around melodies with ease, belting out Beyonce with a cool confidence … helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put … help people," Davis adds. Christian also empowered Davis to set up the Common Ground, a space on the second floor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… weekday morning, several bird species were observed building nests, flying, paddling, eating and calling to one another and even battling, in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible … birdwatching, Gill says.  Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different natural areas. So, we can go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Haworth College of Business alumni recognition program wins award

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business alumni recognition program wins award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … , project leader and editor; Liz Haskin , graphic and web designer; Cindy Wagner , web designer; Ashlie Harper Perry , … Highlighting alumni success through an attractive and modern website, with a look and page length that appeals to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57002

Houshyar shares engineering expertise in Uzbekistan as Fulbright Specialist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in Uzbekistan as Fulbright Specialist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Azim … each year. Houshyar completed a project with the Republic Design Institute “UzEngineering” in Uzbekistan, sharing his … read a statement from U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. In addition to his role as chair and professor at WMU, Houshyar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71764