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Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… 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

WMU geosciences scholars celebrate 50 years as academic department

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… 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

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

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 … the public. Inspiring by Example Born in Nigeria, Okwuchi was a teenager when she was involved in a horrific plane … 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

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

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

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… science and technology collaborative, and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … with the 'One Community' foundational theme of the Walker Institute's community engagement work," says Dr. … "Through its various community-engaged research and service programs, the institute works to promote …

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

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… Nominations sought for semiannual staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. About the award Every fall and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… to navigate the halls of the College of Health and Human Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a blind graduate assistant at … get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira takes away any barrier of delay and provides sighted help with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

WMU engineers take steel bridge, concrete canoe to competition

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… bridge build team focus on their work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After months of hard work and fabrication, Western Michigan … to show off its final product. "Our program has come a long way over the last few years," he says. “I'm excited for … concrete canoe competition is named "Italian Stallion," and was produced using a "female" mold rather than the typical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31422