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Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It … where I grew up, on a dirt road outside of town.” Arden After high school, Arden began working on independent film …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

News

… program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "WMU has been a happy participant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

WMU geosciences scholars celebrate 50 years as academic department

News

… next week to begin a yearlong celebration of scholarship, service and research as the acclaimed department celebrates … collaborators. Emeritus faculty with long, distinguished service to the department are also a vital component of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26660

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally.    “During my time in Passau, I was able to greatly strengthen my understanding of German … new academic relationships during his visit.   Even after returning to Kalamazoo, he continued to engage with …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

News

… now works as a geospatial analyst at Maxar Technologies. "I was talking to an exploratory advisor (my freshman year) and … is similar to what he used in a funded research project he was involved in at WMU—a unique opportunity for an … trees in 20 years had been cut short—it was canceled after seven years. The goal was to determine what growth, if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… Will Roosien stand with Drs. Timothy Palmer and Neil Drobny after winning first place in the Bronco Challenge for … feel the passion through the diverse sustainability pathways they explored," says judge Laura Evans , director of … students to develop a transformative idea for a product, service, business or policy that addresses one or more of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … by the flagpoles near the Lee Honors College building. The after-march program will take place in nearby Kanley Chapel. … Hispanic community. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Lissette Mira-Amaya , an El Concilio board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board

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… to WMU, Smith worked for the federal Internal Revenue Service, Barrow, Aldridge & Co., Deloitte & Touche, American Corp., and Wayne State University. Smith holds a bachelor of business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41684

Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on … two survived. Sustained by her faith, family, and love of music, she has endured more than 100 reconstructive … tell anyone going through it to trust that there is life after adversity. There is live after trauma and hardship." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

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… announced. Called Together Kalamazoo, it also will feature music, dance and poetry that reflect the diversity of … science and technology collaborative, and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … "Through its various community-engaged research and service programs, the institute works to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13855