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Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Anna Litvinova, B.S.‘20 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services business jet aircraft.  “I chose to study aerospace … take off and dreaming of a career in aviation.”  “Shortly after graduating in spring 2020, I was fortunate to begin my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

News

… From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in … star and selected to share the stage with some of Broadway's brightest in New York, Jack Austin is well on his way … got a jump on his musical theatre education over the summer after a surprise message on social media the morning of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… growth propel student's experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of Western Michigan University,  Jacob Roberts knew this was the University for him. During that tour, he recognized … one the largest student organizations on campus. Soon after becoming a member in 2021, Roberts became the special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… . One stop center A temporary, one-stop service center will be open in WMU's Bernhard Center from … Sept. 8. The center offers a smorgasbord of business services in one convenient location. Situated on Bernhard's … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide Submitted by … earned him an Outstanding Traffic Safety Achievement award from the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission … The research also seems to have lasting results. Four years after a study in Florida, yielding continued to increase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row after row, it’s tempting to hand them your phone as a … of screen technologies and resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom.”  The Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit for young children from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world … this project by taking photos of an ordinary spot, day after day, at the exact same time, from the same vantage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

W Magazine

… studies student, says the internship makes her want to explore even more opportunities to work outside in … here talking with Andrea Page. Gracey Henckel, a freshwater science and sustainability student, says the … school, but my perspective has completely changed after working at DeLano Farms," she says. "I feel more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… resume Monday, March 13. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced … Clinics  will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library  is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. … March 11; and noon to midnight Sunday, March 12. The Swain Education and Maybee Music and Dance libraries will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38433

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … a master’s degree from WMU in industrial engineering. “They wanted to come here but it was still hard. I couldn’t even … educational resources for children with disabilities. After completing his master’s degree, Goldman continued his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617