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Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Touline (Lulu) and Ramsey Elshafei with their son, Taner. CHICAGO—The adage “a picture is worth … and the Bronco fever.”  Born in Syria, Lulu grew up the youngest of four in a single-mother household on the east … and lose their academic focus or go part-time because they can’t afford tuition,” Lulu says. “If the scholarship helps …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… be leading a process improvement project, collaborating with executive leadership at Goodwill and his supply chain … “A collective decision at a crucial time in the project can either make or break the outcome.” Curkovic notes that … learned that it’s important to keep asking questions until you understand the root of the problem and then to move …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2014-15 lineup

News

… of "The Nutcracker," "Stomp" and "Pinkalicious." Along with the previously announced PNC Broadway in West Michigan … to all four PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series shows, with an optional add-on of the Broadway Series Plus shows. … Imbalance" Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, 8 p.m. "Ballroom with a Twist" Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 8 p.m. "Gold Company: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16153

Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in WMU College of Aviation

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… Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in … college’s history. The gift, announced today in conjunction with WMU’s Giving Day , reflects the company’s enduring … support at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field, where the company and WMU share facilities, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/duncan-aviation-gift-endowed-professorship-college-aviation

Popular 'Night of the Research Paper' is back

News

… is Oct. 29. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students can get a little extra help with their research papers and projects during the … materials state that "deadlines are scary" and that experts can help. Designed to help students overcome their research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10728

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to fetch water, … “The way I saw it throughout my entire childhood, my young adulthood and even through college, was that I was … seen pumping water at a well. In Samburu, water collection can differ by region — some areas have access to nearby …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

News

… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western … 2020. "And because of the type of soil and fertilizer we can use with these planters, our plants can grow larger." … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

News

… and Innovation Student Employee of the Year. Dr. Brandon Youker, pictured third from right, is Student Employee … the second week of April, it recognizes students who work with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative to support the … say she not only excels in her assigned duties but "significantly surpassed" expectations in terms of her dedication to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Wayne, Ind., in his wildest dream he never imagined that within a few years he would be part of a team inspecting a … by."   Another catalyst was his grandfather who took the young Tommy to museums and air shows.  Syzmanski found … latter was his decision to join the WMU chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) where the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/syzmanski

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

News

… at 445 W. Michigan Ave. and will be operated jointly with the CentraCare center in Battle Creek's Burnham Brook … dentistry, lab tests, radiology and much more. Clients can get help with washing their clothes, bathing and other … out of treatment programs designed for older Asian Americans in San Francisco in the early 1970s, says Rod Auton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556