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Employee spotlight: Andy Kaliyati

University Libraries

… for me to assist students with whatever they need since I was in their shoes,” Kaliyati says. As he starts his new … employee. “I like assisting patrons and working on projects to improve the library. I also like the overall …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/spotlight-andy-kaliyati

Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

News

… student choreographers. About the concert Great Works Dance Project Under the auspices of WMU’s Great Works Dance … and show their personalities. Harris has received numerous awards for his theatrical hip-hop dance performances. He is … comedic and bubbling adventure. Choreographed in 1953, this was Christensen's first major ballet after becoming artistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30241

Historical novelist snags Light Center research grant

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Research grant. He will receive $3,000 to support three projects currently underway. Xiong, a Western Michigan professor of history, will use the award to promote a historical novel he recently published, to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/03/xiong-novel-grant-spotlight

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

News

… $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Project SHINE is focused on interdisciplinary preparation of … , faculty specialist of special education; and Dr. Meagan Walsh , assistant professor of special education.   “This … Education and Literacy Studies, Western is an ideal steward for this new and needed program, Curiel says.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

WMU among four schools in nation recognized for sustainable cleaning

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… Facilities Management completed a yearlong effort to become Green Seal certified for its commercial and institutional … included figuring out the most efficient and sustainable way to clean, and we used our College of Health and Human … and Support Services. The path to certification Included was formulating a green cleaning policy, getting standard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21909

Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits … are following in her career path.  While majoring in what was then known as the aviation science and administration … wildlife mitigation, security training and tracking airport projects.    Lucas during a visit on Air Force Two, February …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas

WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception

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… Collins with its second annual Alumni Community Impact Award for extraordinary work impacting the lesbian, bisexual, … on a reduced-rate or pro-bono basis. She worked with Milwaukee Pride when she previously lived in Wisconsin. Collins … for the past two years.   Talk to highlight LBGT history project This year's event also includes a presentation by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900

Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs Higher

College of Aviation

… Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs … spring 2010 graduate of the College of Aviation recently swapped captain's uniforms, ending a nearly 10-year stint … Airways He also assisted Professor Lori Brown in research projects and updating her web page, specifically in her …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/ajones

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU

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… three 12-by-12-foot panels. Established in 1987, the NAMES Project Foundation—the international caretaker of the … transform loss and heartbreak into hope and healing. In a war against a disease that has no cure, the AIDS Memorial … love letters and photographs, this American treasure was created by the people for real people who were loved and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45041

Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… in a new kind of field experience through a pilot project led by Fredrick Magi , doctoral student in Science … and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with Waldo Library’s Tech Lab . The GEOS 1000 pilot combined 3D … with his VR headset during the fieldwork experience.  Magi was inspired by his experiences as a classroom teacher in …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined