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Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center
WMU Student Center
… mural for new student center Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on The mural, created by Brooklyn artist Harumi Ori, is inspired by the poem "I am Here" by Japanese poet Michio … that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might appear. According to the artist, this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374
Student team places second at sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business took second place overall at the University of Toledo … Gabe and Sarah put into preparing for the competition and how much they grew and developed as a result was very … work as the foundation of their success. "Stacy put in as many hours, if not more, than we did to make sure we …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52453
Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience
News
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Billy Mills in 1964 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills will be on the Western Michigan University campus Monday, Sept. 21 , to … will meet with two groups of WMU scholarship students, many of whom had early life experiences that closely …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26880
Alfred Balkin obituary
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… Alfred Balkin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Balkin coordinated the integrated creative arts program for many years and conducted research on children's television as well as how the arts can be used to improve education. For his body …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774
National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree
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… Upton speaks at the dedicated of the new expansion and opening of the Aviation Education Center in September 2021. … Tour on campus in August 2022 to publicly demonstrate how to disagree in politics without being disagreeable and … enjoyed routinely being on campus and interacting with so many members of the Western community. Though WMU will have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189
E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series
News
… (not verified) on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University Center for the Humanities launches its … inspired by this year's presidential race in recognition of how elections dramatize the dynamics of power while …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283
WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology
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… WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology Submitted by Anonymous (not … Mich.—With advancements in mobile computing technology, the days of pilots carrying aboard a flight bag brimming … of reference material used in the process of learning how to fly, but the ForeFlight app is arguably the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651
From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams
W Magazine
… From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams Submitted by Erin Flynn on A … in 2018. “Dr. Berkey was a big influence in that she showed me the path. She gave me a lot of opportunities to get …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold
Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids
WMU-Grand Rapids
… Kids and parents build LEGO creations with Bricks 4 Kidz during the 2023 AMP Lab Open House. Families explore what's … to provide K-12 students a place where they can explore the many opportunities that exist in the fields of science, … and we are proud to work with our education partners to showcase the vast career possibilities the STEAM-related …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134
In Memoriam, fall 2024
W Magazine
… In Memoriam, fall 2024 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Alumni Lois Jeanette (Evans) Leininger , BS ‘44, June 1, 2024, Scottsdale, AZ Virginia R. … Creek, MI Christian R. Hirsch , professor emeritus of mathematics and statistics, May 30, 2024, Kalamazoo, MI Bharti …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/memoriam-fall-2024