Search results

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

News

… Read more about the results here . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Robert Repke had initially … directly into a 2-year rotational apprenticeship for the Michigan utility company’s natural gas and generation … both chemical and paper engineering,” the Galesburg, Michigan native notes. His studies weren’t always easy, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

News

… (not verified) on Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into Western Michigan University's Waldo Library during a downpour … the basement of the building, looked up the Kalamazoo-built Michigan car and found an interesting story about Maurice and Clarence Blood, who helped start the Michigan Automobile Co. at the end of 1902. I was hooked ... …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

News

… research without getting any dirt under the nails? Western Michigan University's Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project … the scenes of an ongoing WMU effort to uncover a major Michigan historical site. Virtual lectures using the popular … learning more about Fort St. Joseph and its importance to Michigan's heritage. The lectures will be offered on a first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

News

… established the first college-adult reading program in Michigan along with Carter, an innovator in reading research … as numerous professional articles. She was a member of the Michigan Reading Association Board of Directors for … was a member of the American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, International Reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… is now shaping the future of climate change education in Michigan and beyond with an emphasis on environmental justice. She received a grant from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium through the Michigan Resources on Climate and Land Change Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost … it is already having to address the teacher shortage in Michigan and how the college is supporting new students. Funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Grow Your Own (GYO) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

WMU saluted again in rankings of veteran-friendly institutions

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has again been singled out as being … on its list of the top 130 institutions. WMU is the only Michigan school to have appeared on all eight years of the … and their families." The only other public university in Michigan to make the 2017 list was Central Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36268

Berwin H. Bergman obituary

News

… verified) on Bergman Berwin H. Bergman , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died May 28 . He was 75. … be made to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association, West Michigan Cancer Center or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32992

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

News

… Carolina House of Representatives, will speak at Western Michigan University during the MLK Celebration on  Monday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

News

… verified) on Ronald "Ron" Hall Sr. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is mourning the death June 1 of Trustee … Travel Management. He was well known for turning the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council into one of … across the state, including Business Leaders for Michigan, the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562