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WMU expanded aviation center to meet needs of growing industry

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… 67,000-square-foot instructional facility at the W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek May 10 drew praise by local economic development partners. "Battle Creek … Education Center that will propel them to new heights. It is exciting to know that the next generation of pilots and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53381

Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation

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… Atashbar, left, and Dr. Binu Baby Narakathu, right, display their award for being a 2019 SmartZone Best Small … started by a Western Michigan University professor and his students is receiving statewide recognition. SafeSense Technologies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… Mich.—On the cusp of graduation, Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor is ready to make the world her stage. Empowered by … and staff, the Western Michigan University acting student is confident in her career path. It's a far cry from when … gave her the courage to declare her passion as a major—a decision bolstered by her experience in the Fine Arts House, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Concerts in the Park schedule announced

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… by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, each concert is free and is appropriate for the entire family. Bringing picnic meals … Each concert begins at 4 p.m. , and the rain location is First United Methodist Church, 315 W. Michigan Ave. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24852

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey Submitted by … priorities. Called the WMYou Employee Engagement Survey, this confidential, online questionnaire is designed to gather input specifically from employees. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation Submitted by Megan Looker on President … Dec. 9, 2021. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Access to college education is more critical now than it has ever been. Unfortunately, … their ambitions." Empowering access The first step toward upward mobility is getting a seat at the table. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Collect/Project offers free performance

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… University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance is an exploration and dialogue about states of tangibility … with Luciano Berio's monumental "Altra Voce," the audience is immediately enveloped in with music that blends the live … and electronic animations in such a way as to completely distort the sense of time and origin. Each piece focuses on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35638

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… effort Submitted by Erin Flynn on Abondance Kibadi is learning to use his new hearing aids. They were made possible by a … helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Hard-working students get top grades; win lunch with WMU president

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… that also included WMU Provost Timothy J. Greene. Vines is a sophomore majoring in speech-language pathology with a minor in psychology. Wingard, who also is a sophomore, is majoring in audiology. Dr. Charlotte L. Giscombe , TRiO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20761

Miller Auditorium to host 'Frozen' singalong

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… Elsa at Miller Auditorium. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A singalong to Disney's hit movie "Frozen" is set for 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 , at Miller … online: millerauditorium.com After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20949