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A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

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… Michigan University alumnus who is now a Delta pilot, suggested visiting his alma mater. Hartzell will remain at … plane, and I did the takeoff. I remember climbing up—I barely remember the flight itself—but I remember … coursework into practice. "(Flying gives me) this sense of freedom; nobody else gets to do this the way that we do," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to … Affairs Council, which was created in 2021 to elevate, support and advocate for Native American perspectives on the … and honor its Indigenous roots on land historically occupied by the tribes of the Three Fires Confederacy. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Date, time set for annual César Chávez march

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… The participants will leave Bronson Park at 10 a.m., march up Academy Street to Monroe Street, then follow West … "The Spirit of César Chávez in American Art." Vargas grew up in Michigan and is an associate professor of art history …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22759

Fall lecture series taps international ethics experts

Study of Ethics in Society

… topics that are relevant and timely. All events are free and open to the public. Scheduled talks Thursday, Sept. … will also shed some light on the efforts of Indigenous groups and civil society to explore solutions to climate … talks soon.  All Ethics Center events are eligible for WMU Signature credit.  Learn more about the Center for the Study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72760

Governor appoints three new members to WMU Board of Trustees

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… says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "As they embark upon this new responsibility, we look forward to working … Flight Mid-Atlantic, nonprofit organizations that provide free air transportation to medical patients in need. Her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70595

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… age 55 and older as well as WMU students, while tuition is free for WMU employees. Some courses charge all participants … Confucius Institute at WMU is a nonprofit organization designed to bring an authentic Chinese perspective to WMU and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256

Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… during a composing session. In December, he linked up with friend and Bronco alumnus Yakiv Tvietinskyi , who … Jazz Composer Award, he recorded his first solo album a couple of weeks ago. It features some of WMU's world-class … , piano professor Matthew Fries and a string quartet made up of current students and alumni. The album should be ready …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

Nationally known health law and bioethics scholar to speak at WMed

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… Law, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 , at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus Auditorium of the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Her free presentation is titled "Does Everyone Have a Duty to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38662

Keeping Kalamazoo welcoming is subject of town hall

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… it is part of a campus "You are welcome here" campaign designed to reduce the anxiety many groups in the United States are now feeling. WMU response to … students that if they are feeling anxious, they have free access to trained counselors at WMU's Sindecuse Health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38220

Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From enhancing the power grid to amping up electric battery safety and making advancements in … me." Goel also joined the Sunseeker solar car team, which designs, builds and competes in national races with a vehicle … powered by solar energy. "The solar car team had the biggest impact on me," he says. "There were so many cool …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905