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Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

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… agent ready to book him in TV roles. "The biggest thing I got out of Western when it comes to this industry is … Donald Glover , were also actors—he decided to sign up for an acting class. It sparked enough interest within … I look heavily at my professors," he says. " Kate Thomsen does Shakespeare Behind Bars and professional theatre and is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… collaborated with WMUx to develop and pilot a four-day Gold Standard PBL Higher Education Certification workshop … they use economic analysis and an economic toolkit to come up with solutions that are actionable?" he says. "We may … And the idea is to match them with someone in the field who does research on that or even policymakers to see how their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… titled “ Systems that Harm: The Ethics of Scaffolding for Support”at noon in Room 00302 on the lower level of Dunbar … power over its drivers while explicitly denying that it does so. The talk’s co-sponsors are Department of Philosophy … This play offers a poignant look at one family’s struggle with the question: "When is it time for an elderly …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

Michigan Pre-College Youth Outreach Leadership & Program Excellence Award Recipient Announcement

Precollege Programming

… that when students are challenged and inspired, they go on to great success, and she is determined to make that …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/11/precollege-youth-award

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and talent partner at Tesla, shared some insights into the goal of the event and the positions that may become … organically on their turf in Kalamazoo. Q; What skills does Tesla recognize among WMU engineering and applied … industrial, manufacturing and mechanical engineering plus supply chain. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would give … boost she needed to get her foot in the door. "I showed up to her office with these shoes that I had painted … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… powerful thing when you do." The series is centered on a group of lifelong friends in Serenity, a small southern town … loving to sing and perform, and she also knew she wanted to go to college. But she didn't realize she could do both … and performing in the lounges of residence halls. "(Western does) a fantastic job of creating such a well-rounded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… aviation industry is understandable because, as the saying goes, the nuts don't fall very far from the tree:  Dad … and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services.    "Growing up," says Justin, "we took lots of non-rev flights out of … WMU campus and what he saw at the college's base at Kellogg Field made the sale.     Four years and almost 24 months …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Do it yourself at HullabaZoo Saturday

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Screen printing does not require expensive equipment. KALAMAZOO--HullabaZoo, … Do It Better 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - "DIY 'til We Die: How and Why We Create Alternatives to Mainstream Culture" with Lori …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/323

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… an important consideration and health component. That’s why Western Michigan University Dining Services is … remains open. During the past week, Dining Services ramped up its cleaning protocol, transitioned away from self-serve … its smaller venues. On Monday morning, following Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement all restaurants and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531