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WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation
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… Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new fleet of aircraft. … expanding the college's training capabilities at a time when demand for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing … it's hard to beat the look on the face of a student who's going to be the first one in one of these new airplanes. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
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… our society," Biden said in his proclamation. "The federal government has a solemn obligation to lift up and invest in … Ojibwe and AfroAnishaabe communities. They talked about what Indigenous Peoples Day means to them. NASO is also … American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. It is a time to reflect on the contributions and heritage of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903
Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna
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… Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna Submitted by Erin Flynn on … History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in … of course," she says. "My mom later explained to me what was going on." Chianté Lymon The encounter planted the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995
He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… and accounting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nearly 40 years ago, James Rhodes began his academic journey at Western … from Western. And this year, he’s again back again—this time as both a doctoral degree candidate and a faculty … “I always liked school ever since kindergarten. School is what I do,” says Rhodes, whose love of learning and STEM …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975
Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies
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… impacts, a group of Western Michigan University students got the opportunity to urge lawmakers to take action. "It … amount of energy customers can consume during a period of time limits, promoting renewable energy. Fourteen … were nervous, but (the elected officials) wanted to know what we cared about. They wanted to know why we were saying …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026
World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test
College of Education and Human Development
… World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test Submitted by Chris … qualify for scholarships and earn foreign language credit. "What makes the MI-SoBLl unique from other certifications is … from Three Rivers, people from Kalamazoo and recently got an email from somebody over in Detroit interested in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238
WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar
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… Dr. Fritz Allhoff Allhoff's book, "Terrorism, Ticking Time Bombs and Torture," was published by the University of Chicago Press. He also coauthored a scholarly book, "What is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter?: From Science to Ethics," which was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518
Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza
Sindecuse Health Center
… flu-like illness should not overreact. "You don't need go to your doctor's office or the emergency room. Most … the registration staff at the Sindecuse Health Center upon arriving for their appointment. Make an appointment … information about influenza , how to reduce its spread and what to do if you become ill, visit the CDC at cdc.gov/flu . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579
Sales and business marketing student wins national competition
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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curlett and Jogerst KALAMAZOO—A senior at Western Michigan … Curlett took fourth in the sales portion of the event. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our SBM … he put in months of preparation for the event, including time spent learning about integrated marketing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2961
Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future
Haworth College of Business
… coding was cool,” Scott says, explaining how he first got involved in his passions. “ I then took an interest in … Scott has found a lot to take pride in t hroughout his time at Western . One of the achievements he’s most excited … for the CompTIA Network+ certification and discovering what comes next, Scott can head into graduation in April …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71284