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Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen
W Magazine
… retiree in a sleepy town stumbles on a lottery loophole, finding a way to take luck out of the equation and make millions. The … keyed Selbee in on a similar game, Cash WinFall, in Massachusetts with even better odds—a more than 92% chance no one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890
Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research
W Magazine
… in their chosen field. Western's expert faculty are landing unprecedented investments in potentially world-changing … of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, … of Energy’s Collegiate Wind Competition. “It’s his senior design project, and he could end up graduating with a …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year
Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues
W Magazine
… with a child on the other side of the border fence. Feet away and worlds apart, a small group of WMU students speaks … physician assistant studies at WMU, organized the trip. She designed the course to give students a front-row seat to the … detained at the border is overwhelming. Bowen originally set up an interview with border patrol for her class, but …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379
Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth
News
… include a chess camp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University camps for young people … 1 to 4 p.m. Chess, July 18-22, 9 a.m. to noon. Web design, July 18-22, 1 to 4 p.m. Summer ecology, July 25-29, … a business. Participants learn about developing the mindset of an entrepreneur and walk away with tools to help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Submitted by Raine Kuch on The 2018 Study Abroad Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, in Sangren Hall. KALAMAZOO, … Study Abroad Fair and China Festival. Unless otherwise indicated, events take place on the WMU Campus. Opportunities … people, and explain how white settlement affected the Potawatomi and Ottawa people living here. Free, registration …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48335
The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
News
… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , … alma mater—Western Michigan University. Outside of her studies, she couldn't get away from music. She'd go to the … their exotic name was difficult for fans to pronounce. They set out to change it, and a new identity came naturally. "We …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… 2017 opportunities Wednesday, Nov. 1 Native American Month display —daily Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. on the third floor of the Waldo Library, hosted by the Division of Multicultural … a series of lectures, a performance of a play and a reading set in 1917 Russia. Free and open to the public. Sunday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43532