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Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country race

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… and Caroline Yuska. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Teamwork was the name of the game for Western Michigan University’s women’s pilot … her race debut this year. The team completed all nine legs of the race June 18-21 in one of WMU’s fixed-wing, single … Michigan; navigator Caroline Yuska , an aviation flight science sophomore from Carmel, Indiana; and ground …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75918

Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 10 transformational years of change led by Western Michigan University's eighth … president, Dr. John M. Dunn , come to a close with the end of July, as the campus community offers a final round of thanks for what is now known as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513

Free virtual reality space open for campus community

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… Puca on New virtual reality room is open on the lower level of Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … for students, faculty and staff members on the lower level of Waldo Library in Room 0135. The University community can … 5 p.m. A collaboration between the University Libraries and Office of Information Technology, the new lab includes six …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44937

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… various countries and cultures during its observance of International Education Week , set for Sunday through Monday, Nov. 12-20 . The 2017 observance kicks off with the Western World Cup soccer tournament and ends … Ángel Gullón-Rivera, WMU professor of family and consumer sciences. Friday, Nov. 17 —Orchestra Rouh, 5:30 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671

Area families needed to host international visitors

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Korey Force on Host families enjoy the benefits of meeting new people, exploring new cultures and … teachers and students arriving in August. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47588

WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala

International Student and Scholar Services

… Center East Ballroom to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dog in the Kalamazoo community. The event is free and … Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian … Chinese Academy and Gagie School. Global engagement is one of the three pillars at WMU, and Dr. Ying Zeng, director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45164

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major investment from the state of Michigan will keep Western Michigan University on the leading edge of innovation aimed at curbing climate change. Project Clean … students and researchers from both the  College of Arts and Sciences and  College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

Industrial engineer named national fellow

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… University faculty member was recently named a fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Dr. Steven E. Butt … Being named a fellow is the highest classification of membership in the organization. The accolade recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40225

Global director for corporate citizenship at Dow Chemical Co. to speak

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… (not verified) on Miller KALAMAZOO—A top-ranking executive of a major chemical company will present his view of global citizenship when he speaks this month at Western … Lakes Bay Region and State of Michigan. Miller holds his bachelor’s degree in industrial marketing from WMU and is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10090

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The retirements of four faculty members and 13 staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its April 19 meeting. Trustees also signed … of retirement are: Dr. Ronald B. Chase , professor of geosciences, 39 years, effective Aug. 31, 2012 Dr. Richard R. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363