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Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers

News

… on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299

David Chaplin obituary

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… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Open-Minded Olivia Arnold - Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone, Pursuing Her Passions and Taking to the Sky

College of Aviation

… in my life.  It all started with a student-wide e-mail to fill out a survey if interested in taking part.  There were … fill it out, not really thinking anything of it."    Arnold was scripted to have this kind of perspective on … be any different?  Almost forgetting about the survey, she was somewhat surprised a few weeks later to see her name on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/arnold

Diving In with Brooke Semler: An Aviation Bronco Birthright

College of Aviation

… sororities often feature "legacy" pledges -- meaning if Dad was a Sigma Sigma or Mom was a Nu Nu, so is an offspring almost automatically.    … WAI connection that organized a four-hour "bonding and fun-filled" drive to Republic Airways' headquarters in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/semler

State-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… advanced manufacturing sector, ultimately aiming to fill the talent gap. The goal—announced by leaders with … in Southwest Michigan and Greater Grand Rapids to help fill jobs in the state’s surging EV and semiconductor … with 80% of projected new technical jobs at risk of going unfilled. “WMU’s faculty expertise in batteries, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-semiconductor-learning

Haenicke Institute recognizes WMU leaders advancing global learning through study abroad

Study Abroad

… 15 students “The Climate Action in Scotland program was great for me because it aligned with my major, filled a required WES credit, and the abroad portion of the … Dr. Sangwoo Lee : Education and Health in South Korea & Taiwan; College of Education and Human Development, 9 students …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/08/faculty-leaders

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, … Maxion displayed at the show in September. Knepley's design was a lightweight version of a current production steel wheel. "We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Friday Feature: Chris Ko

College of Aviation

… it seemed like the best, most recognized program that was also close to home. He has been an avid aviation lover since he was a child. Chris said that he would often get in trouble … to meet many remarkable people and said that Team USA was filled with very friendly members who treated him well …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/ko

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… specialist I in marketing. “It has been incredibly rewarding to bring my decades of global industry experience to … a challenge—in the true fashion of a former engineer. He wanted his larger courses to be engaging and interactive. “I … with practical insights that serve as the foundation for fulfilling professional careers. And the WMU Haworth experience …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from … combat, will be given the opportunity to speak about their war-time experiences. Activities before, after Veterans Day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045