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Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and around Moria. "We … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … first day I knew I was not going back to Jordan. I ended up spending a whole year working in the refugee camps that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

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… for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the Department of Geological and Environmental … allowing visitors to walk among titans of the Triassic, juggernauts of the Jurassic and creatures of the Cretaceous. … Dr. Robb Gillespie , senior research associate and lead designer of the park. "Just in the past month, it's been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382

Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun

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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will goof-it-up using everything from animals, colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857

Sales students place first at National Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… in the overall competition, Farrell and Tungate racked up the most cumulative points in two events: speed selling …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/national-sales-challenge-farrell-tungate

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… heart. So when a new tool with the ability to completely upend how we think about writing presented itself, he felt … information.” Given that generative AI models are designed to predict the next word or sequence of words rather … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

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… to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … don't want your hollow cathode to fail while you're at Jupiter and trying to get to Pluto." Back on the ground at … Launch Initiative, or WALI, which teaches students how to design and build a cube satellite—a type of miniature …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Why I Give: David Sluyter

W Magazine

… what kind of legacy I wanted to leave,” he continues, “and supporting students striving to help sustain natural and … Fetzer Institute, Sluyter was also part of the original design team and faculty of the First Movers Fellowship, which … nonprofit organization with a goal of realizing “a free, just and equitable society” through seminars, policy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780

Hockey Broncos ranked No. 11 in preseason poll

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… Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament champions moved up from 13th in the preseason poll of one year ago after … finishing 21-14-6 and winning the program's second Mason Cup. The Broncos return 18 letterwinners from last season's … O’Kane, as well as junior defenseman Matt Tennyson, who signed with the NHL San Jose Sharks. WMU was one of five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1810

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… New York Fashion Week. NEW YORK—Packed with fashion icons, up-and-coming designers and celebrities, New York Fashion Week's (NYFW) … spring and fall showcases are some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive events. And for the second time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… the Bernhard Center's Brown and Gold Room. All events are free and open to the public and qualify WMU students for the University's Signature credit. Detailed lecture descriptions are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013