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Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving
News
… in how some are being provided are assisting my office with meeting its goals to help WMU fulfill and increase its … the University to get around campus and Kalamazoo. Bikes can be rented for a modest fee, and those students who … to ride this bike to class in lieu of driving their car can rent the bike for free. Bikes are available first come, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
News
… from the 1979 Broadway production of "Sweeney Todd." Lee with the six Lego sets that make up his "Hal Prince … Lee calls his creations "a love letter to the American musical." Lee adjusts pieces on his re-imagined 1979 … Opera." Lee calls his creations a love letter to the American musical. Lee The exhibit is the culmination of a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant
Unified Clinics
… Fraze on Dr. Angie Moe and her golden retriever, Sunny, sit with a child at the Dog Therapy Clinic. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … occupational therapy services provided to Kalamazoo County youth within the Unified Clinics. This is an important step … people feel better. Research has shown that therapy dogs can be a calm and supportive presence in unknown or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75451
Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing
College of Arts and Sciences
… This innovative offering, developed in collaboration with WMUx , provides students the chance to delve into the … learning activities and adaptable assignments that can cater to different scenarios as AI evolves. One notable … like a pencil, typewriter or computer, and explore how it can enhance our students' writing competencies and written …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71959
Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign
News
… its commitment to the community through its partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI). … written forms, Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a … of us. When we show up to give our time or resources, we can make a lasting impact, says President Edward Montgomery …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch
Adriana Vicario is marketing for success
Haworth College of Business
… learned to use her strengths to their fullest potential. “I can combine my analytical and strategic thinking with my creative side, and it has really allowed me to step … have this experience, and it will hopefully make a significant impact on the organization.” Daring to put her skills …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69687
Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum
News
… and Roff KALAMAZOO—The owners of a company that started with a competition between friends as to who could wear the … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … the cultural tone for the business. The business allows young professionals to make a statement with their footwear. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977
Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU
News
… are off to a brisk start for the 2015-16 fiscal year, with more than $5 million externally funded awards coming in … WMU vice president for research. "WMU's outstanding faculty can and do compete and collaborate with the best … through ongoing research, student success programs that can tackle the problem of low rates of degree completion. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716
Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… Indigenous hip-hop artist who is providing students with unique experiences across a multitude of educational … and Activism; Electronic Music Techniques; and Native American History and Culture. His classes are open to all … arts and acoustics in 2014. Since then, Waln has been gigging, touring and presenting full time. Indigenous …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence
WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Lab at Western Michigan University, has been working with a team of researchers across the country to address … driving technology, the chip-enabled pavement markers can reduce navigational power consumption by up to 90%, the … markers, typically a year. “It’s amazing how far it can transmit—over hills, in snow. It’s a big deal,” says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976