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Pinkalicious comes to Miller Auditorium

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… millerauditorium.com In this one-hour musical, Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents, which lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis. Even though turning pink from head-to-toe … strawberry milk, pink pancakes and syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and pink biscuits, pink muffins, mini …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19696

Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… by Beth Pappalardo on Kids and parents build LEGO creations with Bricks 4 Kidz during the 2023 AMP Lab Open House. … of Engineering and Applied Sciences Formula SAE car. A young boy holds a fidget spinner cut by a CNC machine. The … and to be able to provide K-12 students a place where they can explore the many opportunities that exist in the fields …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… I didn't understand at the time what computers had to do with math," he remembers. But his mother, who worked at … headed. And she said, 'Yeah, I think that's a good idea. You should get into computers.’" Rhodes started looking at … operations were running and help minimize delays and cancellations. "The computer science (degree) definitely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. 11 , millions of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl … University, explains why the big game is such a big deal. “ With viewership expected to be roughly 125 million, the … playing songs that Boomers or Gen Xers remember from their youth. Slowing down on AI : Using AI to make commercials is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… have designed a phone app that is sure to be a big hit with visitors to the upcoming Kalamazoo Blues Festival , set … app perfect 5.0 ratings so far. "This app sure won't give you the blues!" writes one reviewer. "Great way to find your way around the festival, get all the info about these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289

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 … has been on children, and I’m really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of the new … becoming a hub where children, adults and families can be referred to the resources they need to optimize their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Hundreds of future scientists and engineers will showcase talents at Western Michigan

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. The tournament can be an effective enrichment of coursework found in area … the college experience is like and how a college education can change their lives," says Dr. Steve Butt , dean of … in the lives of others," says Buehler. "Recently, I met with some of our engineering students that are running the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74970

WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest

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… is Jan. 10, 2013. KALAMAZOO—Who says kids these days can’t write? Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College, in partnership with the Department of English and its Third Coast Writing … competition for high school students to demonstrate that young writers can display extraordinary talent for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938

Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mehreen Iftikhar, Kansas State University KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a single Powerpoint slide and three minutes, one Western Michigan University doctoral candidate made her research stand out.  Tabitha DiBacco , a … and research stood out as the best to the judges.  “The biggest challenge (for competitors) is to very quickly tell a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68578

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… his transition from WMU graduate to his volunteer work with AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps. Free and open to the public. … The lecture will be given by Asha Noor from the Arab American Center for Community and Social Services in Dearborn, … for summer II study abroad applications —midnight. Students can browse study abroad programs and apply online. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721