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Faculty Senate approves design for general education revision

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… approves design for general education revision Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its … which already reflects four years of work. That work began with assessment of the current general education curriculum … The next step was to design a model to guide the revision. With that second step now complete, the third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40176

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak outside of the Materials and Components Labs in Las … for that matter," says Ganzak, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering .  As an … the massive tanks to the testing system, NASA tasked Ganzak with designing a hoist.  "The majority of my experience was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… abroad experience will enable her to be more compassionate and comprehensive in her future nursing work. (Photo … always dreamed of studying abroad. But as a nursing student with a rigorous academic schedule, it felt as though those … wanted to study abroad. I just never had the opportunity with my program,” Fraley says. “It would have put me a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor will graduate from Western with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre focused on acting … Taylor was named after her grandmother, Elizabeth Taylor, with whom she shared a love of classic movies. A natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Traditional Chinese fall festival celebrates food, culture

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… Chinese fall festival celebrates food, culture Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Organizers hope to make the China Festival an annual event. … Haenicke Institute for Global Education in collaboration with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo, Modern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18461

WMU students invited to summer leadership conference

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… invited to summer leadership conference Submitted by Deanne Puca on First-place winners of the grant competition at … Three choices are being offered: $10 for a room shared with four, $25 for a room shared with two, and $100 for a single room. The conference cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16730

Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research Submitted by Cindy … that the need for raw materials will increase with this growth, the search for new sustainable resources … Additional research while at WMU Sonmez’s ongoing research with multidisciplinary studies is focused on paper coating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Andrew Collard on his book … of many titles: parent, teacher and, now, published author. With the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving … a low-income single parent.   “A lot of ‘Sprawl' is dealing with being a parent and a low-income person,” says Collard. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine

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… recognized by national diversity magazine Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … a testament to our commitment to building broader diversity within our student body and across our faculty ranks. While … has broadened its focus to assist first-generation students with economically and academically disadvantaged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Theatre at Western Michigan University will present the world premiere of the family … projection effects. WMU theatre students have been working with South African guest artist in residence Jason Potgieter … about puppetry from Jason has been like reconnecting with the kid in me that fell in love with theatre in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300