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Rooney from Iraq to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Rooney from Iraq to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rooney in Helicopter  My name is Ali Yzdeen (Rooney), and I was born in Kurdistan, Iraq.  My family and people are Yazidi, which is our religion. I was an interpreter with U.S. troops in Iraq. After I started …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2015/12/rooney-profile

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

News

… Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lon Pschigoda, general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason Wang provide a glimpse of the components of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience

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… From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ … on couches with snacks nearby; others pace nervously, waiting for the next big play. Win or lose, pretty or ugly, … transfer student,” he says. “At my previous institution, I was undecided. I finally found what interested me: audio and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/detroit-lions-max-hahn-emmy-winning-alum-reflects-on-college-experience

West Michigan aviation power Duncan among honorees at WMU event

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… Mich.—The longtime leader of Duncan Aviation will travel to Kalamazoo this week to accept an award honoring his company's long support of aviation … emeritus of the world's largest family-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul company, will attend the 2017 WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43582

Measuring flow: Renowned researcher leads WMU’s aerodynamics lab

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… researcher leads WMU’s aerodynamics lab Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Tianshu Liu earned his Ph.D. in aeronautics … Langley Research Center. The Applied Aerodynamics Laboratory, a hub for Liu’s teaching and research, houses one of … loop research grade tunnel that has a 3-foot by 4-foot test section capable of producing air speeds up to 250 feet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70798

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success at regional castings competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Engineering students Levi Koebbe (left) and Rehan … the entire process.” The team's castings project was to create a clamp set for docks. “My parents live on a lake, … sets of molds: one from 3-D printed sand and another from a machine ceramic currently being developed at WMU.  “The most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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… of Buster, is Leadership Student Employee of the Year. Antonia Kistler Ellis, Diversity and Inclusion Student … "The work of student employees drives the University forward in supporting students' experiences both in and outside … by suggesting a new method of organizing homework and test results that made them more secure. He also works as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

Campus United Way campaign celebration planned

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… Campus United Way campaign celebration planned Submitted by Deanne Puca on … of the Western Michigan University community are invited to join President John M. Dunn as he marks the end of the … Bistro, The Union, Fieldstone Grill) Two tickets to the Gold Company's annual performance at Miller Auditorium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2958

Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events

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… Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events … the status quo or helps create the change we say we want to see ,” says Dr. Sherrie Fuller , chair of WMU’s MLK …   Dr. David Stovall Earlier in the day, the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/mlk-day-2026-events-preview

The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, … food marketing program. The conference centers on the latest trends, with a unique blend of seasoned experience and … of food industry thought leadership. Dr. Russell Zwanka welcomes guests at The FMC. “We are thrilled to host a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/food-marketing-conference-2026