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Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… between Western Michigan University and the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, with … industry, doing finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about the dual … and aerospace engineering, in his area of interest—design optimization and finite element analysis. For his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

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… senior class of 6,386 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … Scholars include a talented young woman who grew up in the foster care system, came to WMU through the … Miguel A. Acuña of Grand Rapids, Mich. Integrated Supply Management— Jordan S. Tauriainen of Milford, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product

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Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product … map product or service in North and South America. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change received … map product or service . In earning the overall award, the Upjohn Center bested public and private organizations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: … This talk’s co-sponsors are the Climate Change Working Group and the Department of Philosophy. Navigating a Health … War (KNOW). All Ethics Center events are eligible for WMU Signature credit. To learn more, visit the Center for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… at CTAC and the Unified Clinics, a large multispecialty group practice that provides clinical training experiences for … family system.” The intent of the new center is not to duplicate but coordinate services, becoming a hub where … health, speech-language pathology, audiology, vision, occupational therapy, physical therapy and medicine. Clinical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… the Michigan State Champion while two others have been designated Michigan Co-champions. That news came March 14 … one would also be the National Champion. But none of the biggest campus trees could match the thick girth of the … Champion has a circumference of 60 inches. That pushed up its point total to 111," Keto says. "We're hoping that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

Area Sustainability Leadership Summit hosted by WMU

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… talk by a national sustainability leader and a panel made up of Kalamazoo area sustainability champions will highlight … Climate of the Future." The opening panel discussion is designed to focus on the sustainability skills and knowledge … and CEO, Kalamazoo Nature Center Carrie Susemihl , Design and Project Management Coordinator, Consumers Credit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14523

Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus

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… Galápagos Islands to experience geography firsthand through up-close encounters with wildlife and the landscape of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134

Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns

W Magazine

… As entrepreneurs themselves, they understand and can offer support. “Whatever your vision, we’re ready to make that … helpful because it’s difficult to have a full-time job to support yourself and an internship, as well,” adds Eli … and difficult if you don’t have a team behind you to support you. We are trying to help bring our clients to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72486

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… the whale character while reading to preschoolers.   JDI assigns the weekly responsibilities of preschoolers using a … is able to pay me during my internship," says Hoeksema . Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, … Western.  "And the ability for Western to pay the employers up front is huge to some of these small businesses and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185