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Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," … movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' But as a kid, you don’t realize there's a way to actually help make it … playground,” says Neff, BSE ‘14, MSE ‘16. “It’s a job that doesn’t feel like one because I get to really embody my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… night event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Education students worked in teams to answer sample MTTC test questions. … MTTC test vouchers and runner-ups were given gift cards donated by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Education Studies.  "I do feel more prepared for the MTTC," says  Alexis   Reist , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245

Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change

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… Thursday, March 31 , in the Van Deusen Room at the downtown Kalamazoo Public Library and will focus in part on … of the most influential books to address climate change, "Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to … for Sustainability front desk, located at the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. event co-sponsors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31054

Small gas leak leads to brief early morning Sindecuse shutdown

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… Small gas leak leads to brief early morning Sindecuse shutdown Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … for an hour early Tuesday, May 9 . A WMU landscaping crew doing work on a stormwater inlet stopped work immediately and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39898

Physicist named senior editor of prestigious journal

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… teaching and learning of physics, and much of his current work focuses on the development of theories and strategies … This includes issues related to the diffusion and adoption of research-based instructional strategies. He … degree from Macalester College in 1991, and master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Minnesota in 1994 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/985

Stulberg Competition silver medalist solos with WMU Orchestra

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… by celebrated Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. Other works being performed by the Symphony Orchestra include … famous "Carnival Overture," Opus 92, a rousing virtuoso work for the orchestra, and "Symphony Number 5 in E Minor," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1775

Faculty and guests to perform arrangements of contemporary poets

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… Music, has been featured on over 300 recordings, including work with Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Chaka Khan, Allen Ginsberg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12405

WMU recognized for viewpoint diversity, only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network

W Magazine

… only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a … universities across the United States and Canada in Heterodox Academy’s Campus Community Network . The nonpartisan … in the first year, intensive consulting from Heterodox Academy and peer support from across the network. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70887

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

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… 21st century learning environment for students. Project work involves reconfiguring classroom layouts, student workspaces and major technology upgrades for teaching and … Trustees will need to approve the resolution including the documents necessary to transfer ownership to the SBA. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century

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… on the Western Michigan University campus to examine how education promises to be the key to a good life in the … often load up on debt only to graduate into an economy that does not offer high-paying jobs. Under increased scrutiny to … in Homer, compassion in the Gospels, and wisdom in the works of Plato and Socrates, asking how someone would pursue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622