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Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… career during a first-year physics course. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What happens when you combine a love for a physics course … Bronco Marching Band,” Bright says, adding that it is a big time commitment and requires her to be organized to get … of organizations. For more information, subscribe to the group's podcast "Untitled Engineering Project" or  listen now . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

Aug. 26 Washington State University event celebrates life of Elson Floyd

News

… at 59. The service will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Pacific time (6 to 8 p.m. p.m. Eastern Daylight time), Wednesday, Aug. 26 , in Beasley Coliseum on WSU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26421

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

WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy

News

… of their choice for class lists, email, Bronco Cards, the GoWMU computing portal and campus directories. With this … to Campus Pride, a national service and advocacy group for LGBTQ and ally student leaders and campus … on University electronic record systems Aug. 28 —just in time for the start of the fall 2015 semester. The option …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s motivating this good behavior? Pride—and a trip to … you could walk the halls of the school during lunchtime and find culture in every crevice. You’d hear students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community

Haworth College of Business

… with small businesses for the rest of her career. With the goal of purchasing the bakery after she graduates, she’s … Gracey has continued discovering her passions during her time at Western. She’s been explorative, brainstorming her future projects, while reflecting on what truly makes a business succeed. “I enjoy developing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832

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

News

… well as popcorn, drinks and a red-carpet photo. Proceeds support Walker Institute student gap-funding initiatives and … academic and educational component. It's not, ‘Let's just go see a fun movie.’ How do we use the principles and what's being learned and seen and experienced in this movie …

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

Plan, do, check, act with Audrey Oswalt

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of tools and problem-solving,” says Oswalt. She adds the biggest challenge she faces is figuring out ways to eliminate bottlenecks in the plant, sometimes caused by parts that are nonconforming. It is not always the easiest problem to solve, but Oswalt is up to the challenge. “I have always found ways that we could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66388

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

News

… at the Bernhard Center location Monday. "This is my first time voting in a presidential election. I'm very excited!" … "We are molding this nation for the future." "How I vote doesn't just impact me. I want to vote to ensure that I feel … student out there who is unsure or hesitant about voting: What you do makes a difference." For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… its annual conference on May 10 . MAE, a local affiliate group of the American Evaluation Association, gives the award … As part of the AEA president’s annual visit, we set aside time and space for them to meet with MAE board members.” … unique this annual opportunity is, saying, “We understand what a truly special opportunity it is for board members of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648