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Student team launching NASA competition dream
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… students over the past six years to move the club from a group of individual hobbyists to a competitive team. Jay Krebs … a parachute recovery system, and a payload system. The goal of this year’s NASA mission, "Lunar Ice Recovery," is … advanced certifications in hand, the club entered the Argonia Cup Collegiate Rocketry Competition in the spring of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… opportunities in September. Highlights include a pop-up thrift shop and world bazaar, Chinese culture classes, a … 1 WMU Study Abroad classroom presentation Initiative —ongoing, hosted by WMU Study Abroad. WMU Study Abroad welcomes … party for international students —1 to 3 p.m. at the Goldsworth Valley Pond, hosted by International Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42183
LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… “I’ve taught at USC, Northwestern and University of Chicago, but this is different because it’s home. It only makes … media,” says Granderson. “What we do is what was called upon us by the forefathers. While they had issues, they … the higher education reporter at the Grand Rapids Press and got his first real taste of national politics during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways
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… more than two years, a committed and magnanimous group of Western Michigan University undergraduate students has … into hospitals,” McLellan says. “A couple of weeks ago, another chapter president and I livestreamed into a … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946
Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
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… at 11 a.m. , also will feature WMU President Edward Montgomery 's State of the University address and presentation … Thannhauser Thannhauser joined WMU in 1984 as a laboratory supervisor for mechanical engineering. He has worked at that … and aerospace engineering. He became senior laboratory supervisor in 2015. Besides begin named a Distinguished …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801
WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game
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… night at Waldo Stadium Nov. 8, WMU President Edward Montgomery and Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard formally … game against Kent State. The Broncos prevailed over the Golden Flashes in a 48-20 victory, making them bowl … everyone (who was) involved in it. I hope that I can live up to what this medal represents." Learn more about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734
Broncos reap millions in media exposure from championship season
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… regular Mid-American Conference championship season and Goodyear Cotton Bowl appearance paid major dividends for the … a media exposure value of nearly $69 million . The biggest value was the Goodyear Cotton Bowl with a price tag of … exposure. In addition, WMU football brand awareness is up to 68 percent in West Michigan. "The 2016 Bronco football …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41430
Longtime tennis coach inducted into MAC Hall of Fame
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… at 33-0 during that span. WMU finished first or runner-up in the MAC in 24 of 33 seasons, had a 30-year streak of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40347
Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020
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… across the Western Michigan University campus are stepping up their efforts to implement the University's updated strategic plan. Called The Gold Standard 2020, the refined and expanded plan sets the … effectiveness. "We've refined and expanded the original Gold Standard, but the revised plan retains the core tenets …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750
WMU officials formally launch new cutting-edge Valley Dining Center
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… by self-guided tours until 6 p.m. of the newly completed Goldsworth Valley dining facility that features nine … Tricia Beck , representing the architectural firm Smith Group JJR of Detroit. Dan LaMore , senior vice president of the … across the street from and with a view overlooking Goldsworth Valley Pond, was built to surpass LEED silver …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34462