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New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to … her family in 1939 and lived in Ecuador for a year while waiting to emigrate to the United States. Juretschke … currently lives in Kalamazoo. Ina’s father, Alfred, was an avid hobbyist photographer and thoroughly documented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in … marketing insights can offer solutions. This year’s client was Radio Flyer, seeking direction on how to gain traction … Rose of Battle Creek, Michigan Seiichiro Yagi of Okinawa, Japan This competition was one aspect of a capstone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581

WMU Cybersecurity Summit focuses on building trust in a world reshaped by AI

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… will depend on building trust.   Creating a safer digital future will be the focus of Western Michigan … Technology.    This year’s theme, “Beyond the Firewall: Humans, AI and the Future of Trust,” explores the … is no longer just about protecting systems behind a firewall,” says Kara Ortiz , director of identity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/cybersecurity-summit-2026-beyond-firewall

Emerging Scholar honoree brings history to life

News

… professor of history is receiving the Emerging Scholar Award for research and public history projects that span Civil War prisons, African American history, historic preservation … well beyond the University. Through his publications, digital projects and community partnerships, he is advancing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2026/09/fall-2026-emerging-scholar-award-evan-kutzler

WMU multimedia film lab amplifies community stories through collaborative storytelling

College of Arts and Sciences

… community partners and filmmakers.  The Community-Engaged Digital Storytelling (CEDST) Lab is a grant-funded lab run … The lab strives to move beyond just documentation towards true collaboration, where communities shape the stories that they want to tell — on their own terms and in their voices.  …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-multimedia-lab

Turning practicum into practice with a Bronco who’s been there before

College of Education and Human Development

… experience,” Triemstra said. “Since I went to Western and was in the exact place that Elaine is in now, it’s really … One of the most unique parts of Elaine’s experience is a digital literacy and citizenship study she is conducting, … one of her favorite parts of the experience so far has been watching Elaine lead morning meetings and read books with …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/turning-practicum-practice-bronco-mentorship

Kalamazoo Math Carnival ignites local students’ curiosity about math

College of Arts and Sciences

… it’s a place where people can find what they gravitate toward and really sink into them, but it’s also okay for them … and curious,” Levin says. “That is one of the things that I want my future teachers to take with them into the … Levin’s doctoral students who helped organize the carnival, was thrilled to join the project because it resonated deeply …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/10/math-carnival-0

Global community of medieval scholars converges on WMU for annual international congress

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… locations , including the WMU Student Center, Sangren Hall, Waldo Library, Kanley Chapel and Gilmore Theatre Complex. … both on campus and online. “We are very much looking forward to continuing the spirit of friendship and … in the lobby of Sangren Hall during the congress. Learn digital tools On Wednesday, May 13 , the day before the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/annual-international-medieval-congress-2026-preview

Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… for the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. As is always the case with supply and demand, lower supply usually … of higher prices and lower product availability to go away at the end of the year. The logistics of getting … customers happy and make the profits necessary to grow." Digital marketing and e-Commerce Dr. Scott Cowley Dr. Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267

Van Cooley obituary

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… died suddenly during a trip to Florida July 31. He was 64. Cooley, a member of the WMU faculty since 1996, was vacationing with friends in Florida when stricken. … Home, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Ind., (317) 842-5310. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117