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Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… Department of Health and Human Services, knows firsthand what it’s like to be a foster child forced to use trash bags … but to someone who’s literally coming from a home that doesn’t have anything, it means the world,” says Hutchins, … build a self-esteem strong enough to get through the hard times. So, Luggage for Love is just a start, but I think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… wanted to do something that was a little reminiscent of the time where we stopped using it." Covell's finished design … All one piece, the fabric starts from the waistband and goes around the neck. "I had to actually do a spiral pattern … So figuring out how to get the structure to stand up and have this free flowing shape to it," says Covell.   …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

Engineering management program now globally certified

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… is designed to recognize master's programs that meet the rigorous standards of the society, and represent "outstanding … the program. The evaluators reported being impressed with what they observed and noted the rigor of the program. … the need for people with both skill sets. Senior, full-time engineering faculty teach courses in the program, with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44265

WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race

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… the highest temperatures seen in Texas so far this year. Oregon State University finished with 193 laps, followed by … Sunseeker team) Lessons learned "The team is still proud of what we managed to do, and we all know that had we been able … about 2:30 p.m. The team was ahead by several laps at the time, but saw its lead evaporate as the battery pack was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7883

Dominican Republic educators spend week with WMU colleagues

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… with WMU faculty counterparts. Their meetings have included time with three WMU faculty members who accompanied WMU … of that course and are already seeing results from what was learned," said Marcia Corporan during a July 22 … for DR college students through an agreement with the DR government. A total of 137 international students from that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8356

WMU students test drive new late-night bus service

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… needed. KALAMAZOO--A Western Michigan University student government initiative is allowing University students to … to 12:55 a.m. The four routes with expanded hours and the times of their last arrivals on campus are: West Michigan #3 … responded," Kaplan says. "We've had terrific response and support from the WMU administration, the Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/64

Expo to focus on job opportunities for engineers

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… interview skills and improve their resume writing. Perrigo, in conjunction with the Society of Women Engineers, … and recruiting for internships as well as full- and part-time positions. Companies participating include DENSO, the … during the event. Some will schedule next-day follow up interviews at the Bernhard Center on WMU's main campus. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9322

WMU students encouraged to seek spring campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… University Student Sustainability Grant competition, which supports student research, projects and initiatives that have … announced by mid-April 2022. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 in spring 2022. Funding is awarded twice per … application deadline in order to maximize their planning time. Fall 2021 grant projects were recently awarded for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66927

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… is completed. Whether there will be any impact on the timeline and delivery of the building to WMU is not … solutions will have any impact on the timeline and to what extent. BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLAZA Grass seed has been … green space across campus. That includes the leveling of Goldsworth Valley Apartments as well as the "Little Three"— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… (NASPA) Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student … in their overall health when using the SRC six to seven times a week. When measured against national data for the … that participating in campus recreation definitely or somewhat improved their academic performance. Junior August …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910