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Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim Submitted by Erin … Circle recognized Joshua Reid  for excellence in sound design in its annual awards on  April 13 . The Rochester, … professors at WMU always enforced that students should come up with a creative idea first and be able to justify its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

Learning to lead from inside

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… and practitioner. I sincerely feel like I have a leg up on others in my field who don't have the same educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… for New Student Orientation . These sessions are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of … . While on campus, students will be divided into small groups and learn about college life and the people, educational … Transfer students The Transfer Transition Program is designed specifically for admitted transfer students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… inception at Western, the 19-member JED Campus team, made up of representatives from across campus, has worked to create a more supportive climate surrounding mental health and expand … well-being of young people of color, Western is making significant progress for minority students on campus. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… and click on the triangle icon at the top of the page. Update your phone number, if necessary, and choose whether … WMU Alerts, advisory notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general posts about the … are located throughout campus and are clearly marked with signage and blue lights. Pushing the button on a call box …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

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… “We’ve seen 3D maps in the past that were beautifully designed, but that were missing the function for people who … the Office of Information Technology. “This project ended up being a great fit, so we took it on.” Sales student Leah … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

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… size and the Bronco fever.”  Born in Syria, Lulu grew up the youngest of four in a single-mother household on the … exciting and natural fit for me,” he says.  Like Lulu, he juggled the responsibilities of a job along with his studies. … laying the educational foundation for their careers, the couple credits WMU for providing valuable life lessons. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Traditional music of Nova Scotia featured in upcoming concert

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… Traditional music of Nova Scotia featured in upcoming concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … himself folk fiddle tunes by ear as a young child growing up in Maryland. He learned conventional classical violin … three groundbreaking CDs in this genre with his group Puirt A Baroque. Immersing himself in Cape Breton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4141

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and veterans … service member on his bases.  Pliley says the kind of support Operation Hat Trick is providing is needed. "I know a … officer in the Air Force. He chose Western because, growing up in Olivet, Michigan, he'd heard about the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… transmission technologies, including magneto dynamic coupling and microwave power transfer, which appear most promising. Magneto dynamic coupling uses rotating magnetic rods to exert torque and … of in-motion transfer and testing. "My plan is to come up with something real, something applicable, not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188