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Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim Submitted by Erin … professors at WMU always enforced that students should come up with a creative idea first and be able to justify its … with everyone around you. Theatre is very much a freelance industry, and it is a personal choice whether the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

Learning to lead from inside

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… and practitioner. I sincerely feel like I have a leg up on others in my field who don't have the same educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

Gilman Scholarship allows criminal justice major to study abroad

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … peace." Assistance provided by WMU Dudley was advised and supported in applying for the Gilman Scholarship by Ann Ganz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20824

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… calligraphy, was born and raised in Beijing. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, she learned to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20673

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

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… “We’ve seen 3D maps in the past that were beautifully designed, but that were missing the function for people who … the Office of Information Technology. “This project ended up being a great fit, so we took it on.” Sales student Leah … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… and click on the triangle icon at the top of the page. Update your phone number, if necessary, and choose whether … WMU Alerts, advisory notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general posts about the … are located throughout campus and are clearly marked with signage and blue lights. Pushing the button on a call box …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

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… Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin … Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves everything from graphic design to creating … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… for New Student Orientation . These sessions are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of … . While on campus, students will be divided into small groups and learn about college life and the people, educational … Transfer students The Transfer Transition Program is designed specifically for admitted transfer students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and veterans … service member on his bases.  Pliley says the kind of support Operation Hat Trick is providing is needed. "I know a … officer in the Air Force. He chose Western because, growing up in Olivet, Michigan, he'd heard about the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… transmission technologies, including magneto dynamic coupling and microwave power transfer, which appear most promising. Magneto dynamic coupling uses rotating magnetic rods to exert torque and … of in-motion transfer and testing. "My plan is to come up with something real, something applicable, not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188