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Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running a youth … a successful production of "Beauty and the Beast" with dozens of burgeoning performing artists. Austin is entering … a set and everything that it takes to put our entire show together," Austin says. "It's a lot of work, but it's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… -- an experience "way up here" can lead to a career "way down there."  Mihelich reviewing the working components of a jet engine Why Western's College of … at 100 percent, he enjoys his WMU history courses and "how America came to be," playing pool, watching golf and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… I had been sent to a boarding school due to the demanding work schedule of my parents, I was somewhat attuned to … says, "and told me to be realistic and settle for less."  However, one offered a realistic path for Chen to consider … Chen flight training at WMU with Brian DePuy Chen is a 2021 double-major graduate of the college with degrees in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… “are there still philosophers?” at an age so young Atkins does not even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal preoccupation with … philosophy, race and gender to the object of her current work: grief.    Her innovative approach to understanding …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu

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… their smartphones." To view the mobile menu, bookmark the URL www.wmich.edu/dining/menu in your Web browser or scan … Gipper at @email or (269) 387‐4844. QR code instructions Download a barcode scanner application to your mobile device … a meal period: breakfast, lunch or dinner. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 31, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/115

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… generating engaging content to encourage attendance at the show while also communicating the university-subsidized 50% … and director of the digital marketing program, who worked with Miller to create and pilot the student … shorter clips so that users wouldn’t lose interest.” As a double major in dance, Niemann notes that she has a special …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… and through their preschool, Escuelita Nuevo Horizonte. However, Zuniga's first experience was as a volunteer in … as a learning experience for myself because I wanted to work with children," explains Zuniga. "I was learning and … trying new things on her own without us directing her to do it." Zuniga attributes this accomplishment to the child …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… Promise recipient herself. "I really love it." Wilson is working as a pathway coach for the Kalamazoo Promise. It's … me to be connected, allowed me to reach out and to learn how to reach out," says Wilson. "It really gave me the … the leadership experiences I've had have taught me how to … do the groundwork and create a foundation to build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings

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… Hall until further notice. What you should and shouldn't do This boil water advisory means that water taken from … if the water is used for washing your hands, taking a shower, and doing laundry or house cleaning. In East Hall, … affected Early Jan. 17, city officials notified WMU that work to repair the leaking water main would result in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4142

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling of maintenance services with … several months exploring and learning the inner workings of how a University builds a campus. He has moved from the … says Olimat. “Here I start to see everything—how they do the mechanical, how they do the electrical, how they do

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213