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New campus emergency communication system in place

News

… alert system to increase both the speed and the number of communication options available to alert students and … enrolled WMU student or active WMU employee. Features of new system The Rave system will operate under the … notifications.  Anyone who has registered the number of a text-capable phone in WMU Alert will receive messages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7554

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12

News

… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12 … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12 , … to consider several items, including trustees' assessment of  President Edward Montgomery and a procedure to assess …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/trustees-meet-dec-12-0

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the regional community and our own campus. WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences hosts the event, which … all projects and the schedule by department. A sampling of projects and the students leading the way Machine … Georgia Hill and Farzana Mahbub , all from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, designed a pair of

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference

Housing and Residence Life

… Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on KALAMAZOO, … space was recognized at the Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) in …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Kollock discovered a different approach to the teaching of mathematics from Germany to the United States in his … I also enjoyed.” His interest in math began in elementary school and it became apparent it would be his educational track in high school as Kollock participated in and scored well in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on … also how I can improve professionally." Mmanga gained valuable experience in research, retirement planning, … she's learned during her internships, Mmanga has gained valuable experience that gives her a leg up on other recent …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products Submitted by Lindsey … paper plant housed at Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences that benefits students … corporations like Apple and Starbucks? As home to one of only four ABET-accredited paper engineering and paper …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/paper-pilot-plant-engineering-sustainable-products-0

Students explore job, internship opportunities at 2023 fall career fairs

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… who are pursuing jobs and internships in a wide variety of fields with hiring employers at the fall 2023 lineup of … or email for more information . Graduate and Professional School Fair Oct. 4, 3 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of Miller … representatives from nearly 80 graduate and professional schools from WMU and throughout the U.S. about your options …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72643

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… from her travels. "GIST 3100 opened my eyes to the value of networking and making connections in a globalized world,” … Field is a course run by the College of Arts and Sciences' School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability in … Field is a course run by the College of Arts and Sciences' School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All … private pilot's license by the time I graduated from high school."     First step in her higher education was … Technology, Engineering and Math) initiatives in elementary schools as a way to introduce youngsters to the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/whittaker