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Traditional music of Nova Scotia featured in upcoming concert

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… Traditional music of Nova Scotia featured in upcoming concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … himself folk fiddle tunes by ear as a young child growing up in Maryland. He learned conventional classical violin … three groundbreaking CDs in this genre with his group Puirt A Baroque. Immersing himself in Cape Breton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4141

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… practical training on assembling, welding and overall design,” says Ahrens. “Working on the shop floor offers many … good teaching moments to engineers. You may learn how to design a part with less welding, how to make bolting locations … to access or make something easier to lift. These are super important examples of basic tool and machinery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373

Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

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… several high-profile administrative positions and racked up some impressive firsts. Laurel A. Grotzinger The … an academic dean at WMU. Under her 13-year tenure, WMU significantly expanded its doctoral degree programs as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365

ISM students place second at international case competition

Haworth College of Business

… enrolled in Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program finished second at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition held Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in … WMU team has placed in the annual competition that matches up some of the best and brightest supply chain students from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43147

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing … Development Center “Prior to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients … businesses, she says community members are also taking up the call. “I’ve been so impressed with the outpouring of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… department here at Western is awesome. They all set you up perfectly to go to medical school and be a great medical … at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, filled sandbags to shore up flooding in neighborhoods, and cleared trees and brush …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students to use modern casting tools to creatively design and produce a functioning version of a Celtic Leaf … the team tried this new technique in both steel and bronze. Up to that point, they had only tried aluminum, which has … materials,” explains Derrick of the team’s process. “The biggest takeaway for me is we made a fundamental learning that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171

Summer seminars scheduled for WMU teachers

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… asked to register for each day the program runs and to show up each meeting day. Register for a program Multiday … Friday, May 16-19 ; 2033 University Computing Center. Redesign Your Class Seminar—From 9:30 a.m. to noon daily Tuesday … for an online application to join. This program is designed for mid-career faculty and will focus on effectively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39195

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU. "I think it is something that can really create such significant, systemic, institutional change at Western … there are often biases with respect to things like start-up packages and the sizes of lab space," says Koretsky. "All of these things are challenges that are more significant for women than men. So, understanding and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Sindecuse Health Center makes getting flu shots easy

Sindecuse Health Center

… Alana's Foundation to cover the cost of vaccinations for up to 150 uninsured and underinsured WMU students. Once the … covered by the University's Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO group 007005281 and their covered dependents 12 years of age or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34893