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Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jillian Bright says the number of hands-on and lab opportunities available to Western … around Kalamazoo to raise awareness about how engineering can be beneficial to all types of organizations. For more … she loves most about being a Bronco. “WMU is a place you can make your own. Embracing opportunities is what WMU is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114
Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction
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… Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series begins Tuesday, Sept. 26, with a look at the life of a transgender American activist, and wraps up in April with a discussion on … Janet Mock's 'Surpassing Certainty' Janet Mock is an American writer, TV host and transgender rights activist. She is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863
Nominations sought for 'Who's Who' program
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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Faculty and staff members at Western Michigan University are invited to nominate … students for inclusion in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." WMU has participated in this … in a ceremony on campus in early April. Nomination forms can be found online . Completed forms should be sent by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12751
WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch
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… a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Companies … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service that can be launched within a short period. The first companies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355
LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus
W Magazine
… as society has made those strides,” says Dr. Suzie Nagel-Bennett, associate vice president for student affairs and … and decide the direction their life will take. “You can’t go through academia and get your degree without … knocked unconscious, called every name in the book. I can go on and on about the terrible experiences that I’ve …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382
'West Side Story' tour features two Kalamazoo performances
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… and Maria as they struggle to rise above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds them. "West Side Story" is viewed … of all time, and remains powerful and poignant today. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2980
Research night returns to Waldo Library
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… a research paper or project. Available assistance Students can receive help with: Narrowing and defining a topic. … welcome, but prior notice is requested so accommodations can be made. Organizers also note that research assistance and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35758
WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients
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… The 2025 cohort both expands the initiative's reach into new disciplines and enhances investments into … Social Change "These projects allow us to bridge the gap between theory and practice, immersing students in their … spiders The world needs more water spiders—and Western can help. While the notion might spark arachnophobia in …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement
Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus
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… everyone to find community at Western Michigan University. "Being a part of a Registered Student Organization is … give students a chance to identify areas where they can thrive. "It's a great way to make friends. It's a great … adequate physical distancing is possible and participants can follow all federal, state and local guidelines. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859
WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections
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… in a national contest in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 14-member team competed at the National Intercollegiate Flying … opportunities within the industry and lasting connections can be easily made,” Souppa says. “The Sky Broncos has … Now, as I leave WMU, I'm able to make an easy transition into the airline world with them helping me along the way,” …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish