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Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future
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… future Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sarah Bular will graduate with a degree in manufacturing engineering technology and a … from Western Michigan University on Saturday, Dec. 18 , with a degree in manufacturing engineering technology and a … when we found manufacturing, I jumped into it. I wasn't struggling anymore; I was powering through like 18 credit hours …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509
WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday
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… Board of Trustees will consider approving labor agreements with two employee groups when it meets at 12:05 p.m. … is a wage-focused amendment to PIO's existing contract with WMU, which runs through Aug. 27, 2025 . The remainder …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783
Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education
Haworth College of Business
… by Amy Coughenour on Jordan Chopp KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With time, the perfect opportunity will show itself when … human resource professionals did daily. I spoke frequently with the representatives in the department and learned more … forever.” Coming from a large family of ten people, working with people was a natural talent for Chopp. "I feel like my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178
Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product
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… geo-referenced maps in the two series can be used with GPS-enabled mobile devices and software based on … base or transferred by Wi-Fi, and can be used immediately with Google Earth." Professional and student staff members … maps series combines those enhanced USGS topographic maps with digital aerial images of the same areas covered in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286
Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award
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… professor at MSU. She received her doctoral degree with distinction from the Bogoliubov Laboratory of … structure." At WMU, Litvinova leads a nuclear theory group with postdoctoral research associates and graduate students … states and how the elements in the universe are formed within stars." Extensive accomplishments Although praised …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331
New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’
W Magazine
… rarely touches just one person at a time. Coordinated care with individuals, family members and caregivers covering … whole person,” says Weaver, who will graduate this summer with a Master of Social Work degree. “It’s important to have … their healing and recovery. “Frequently, clients present with multiple concerns but only receive one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901
Western's jazz program captures three 2023 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards
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… to continue our streak of DownBeat Student Music Awards, with three of our outstanding students being recognized for … work this year. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest publications dedicated to … busy season next year, and we look forward to new frontiers with our exciting collaborative venture: the Center for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71611
WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction
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… University could lead to life-saving results for people struggling with opioid addiction. Addiction recovery technology company DynamiCare Health , in collaboration with WMU, has been awarded a $222,383 grant from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55634
Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award
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… honoring Western Michigan University alumna Marin Mazzie with a special posthumous award for her leadership and … so many important roles, and then being so public with her cancer battle and being so inspirational to so many … must be a professional actress they've brought in to appear with the undergraduates,'" Williams says. "I found out that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728
Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… students, completely free of charge. You just show up with your student ID and you get a free meal," says doctoral … recommended an engineering course that overlapped with his expanding interest. “Without question, one of the best academic experiences that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266