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Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western
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… was enamored with the possibilities the University opened up. "We went to the College of Aviation , and I had no idea … other school." Right from the start, Stein began racking up experiences that helped her gain altitude toward her … tours to prospective students in the shoes she once occupied and telling them why Western was the right choice for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467
Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor
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… exacerbated by an anti-intellectual trend that is propped up by social media." While "fake news" is a relatively new … in 2019. Both are members of the Climate Change Working Group. Western's interdisciplinary Climate Change Working Group … general public. Benac says it boils down to a strategy designed to make people question accepted science. "If you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880
WMU to host 25th annual International Festival
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… tables, performances and a fashion show. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample … by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. The … than 100 countries and has many international student groups. The groups hosting this year's event are the: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13857
Poets with WMU ties take the stage in 'Fairy Tales' poetry reading
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… and Kazoo Books will sell the writers' works. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13863
Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start
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… gatherings, Bracey says academic programs actually make up the majority of activities. This year, almost all … have virtual programs; there are also virtual and small-group gatherings for groups like ROTC, TRIO and Lee Honors College. Participants …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739
WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition
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… essay, describing their idea along with three pages of supporting material. "We had three days to come up with an idea, come up with supporting materials and make … for and also could help senior drivers by making things bigger or more visible with a hypersensitive interface. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131
WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall
College of Education and Human Development
… this 51-credit hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments … and engagement. We are teaching event innovation and design based on the outcomes created by the Certified Meeting … is expected to grow by 18% from 2021 to 2031, which is significantly faster than the average occupational growth. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572
Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month
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… at WMU students and recent alumni. All of the fairs are free, and no pre-registration is required unless otherwise … Wednesday, Oct. 7 , in the Fetzer Center. Integrated Supply Management—ISM—Career Night will take place from … The fair is being co-sponsored by the Graduate College. Free parking will be available in Parking Structure No. 1 at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27284
Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize
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… The stakes are high, with more than $250,000 in prize money up for grabs for the teams who make the best product pitches … in its very early stages that I thought of." Vaughn came up with the idea for SnapDuct—an innovative connection … the help of WMU engineering student Max Chen , who helped design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859
Top seniors to be honored as 2015 Presidential Scholars
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… of more than 6,000 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … including a nursing major with 10 children, who are juggling family and school. Presidential Scholars for 2015 … management— Matthew S. Garvin of Traverse City. Integrated supply management— Lynsey M. DeGraaf of Parchment. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22459