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Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… student organization 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a student in WMU's early … as an introvert, Darrah believes what she has learned so far in her major has already made her more comfortable as a … me with my leadership skills, problem solving and learning how to be patient," says Darrah. "I've always had a deep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Film festival examines human inequality, solutions

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… solutions Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Stories of inequality in people's everyday lives and … Feb. 21 , "The System"—Producer Common returns to his hometown of Chicago, the epicenter of national debates … in the Water"—Correspondent Rosario Dawson investigates how a government could poison its own citizens, what forces …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45308

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Second from left, Andrew Messecar is pictured from left to right with with Dr. Tony Kerzmann, … Swanson School of Engineering; Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75475

Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction

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… of Western Michigan University. Bridge engineers, contractors and decision-makers are invited to attend the workshop from 8 a.m. … systems tout such advantages as minimal traffic disruption and on-site construction time, improved work-zone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/225

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

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… heart surgeon Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and soon-to-be graduate of … in one of her favorite Western roles: Lawson Lunatic. "Going to hockey games has been one of the highlights outside … her to email him when she returned to campus and he would show her around the research labs in Haenicke Hall. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… residential studio in Texas. A crowdfunding campaign is now in progress to pay for the group, MNOE , to travel to … and two female vocalists. That was in September 2015. So far the band has only performed twice, but something has … pre-order the album as well as buy promotional materials by going to pledgemusic.com/MNOE . "Instead of a few people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… heart of campus built with belonging in mind. Bronco Bash is just around the corner on Tuesday, Aug. 29, where … number of returners coming back to live with us, which shows us the interest in on-campus living,” says Roshona … PROJECTS There is also a lot of activity on campus as far as capital projects, including the grand opening of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… the IPUP Survey. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative effort is underway to better detect and prevent pressure wounds at … developed to be more objective. "We tell them all the time how important charting and documentation is … but this … seeing this new scale and seeing how well it's working so far. … I'm really excited to see where this goes and see how

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in the basics.” It’s a quote aerospace engineering … into the curriculum. “Our professors emphasized the why and how behind solving problems,” says Houtman, who graduated in … as much as teaching a subject and no engineer can get far without good mentors!" Currently, Houtman works as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'

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to life across the Western Michigan University campus this weekend. WMU Dance presents "In-site/Outside," a display … have this experience already," Rabbers says. "They know how to organize an idea into a performance as well as … project that prepares our students for what they're really going to encounter in the profession is really wonderful." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65864