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Engineering professor conferred special service award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… has been awarded a special service recognition from the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) in … professionals and technical managers to expand their career options through gaining a solid appreciation across … working professionals, we have much to gain as they apply what they learn to improve many aspects of our lives,” adds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66268

Gold Company qualifies to perform at prestigious fall festival

News

… and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, won its division at the prestigious Next Generation Jazz Festival March 9-11 in … years, the Monterey Jazz Festival features more than 500 artists performing nonstop on eight stages and includes … education, music therapy and more. Graduates of the program are currently working everywhere from Broadway to Hollywood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46008

Gender violence prevention and education founder to visit WMU

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… in gender violence prevention and education will visit the Western Michigan University campus this month to tackle … Katz will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 , in 2452 Knauss Hall. His presentation is titled "Violence and … has also been utilized on U.S. Army bases in the United States and overseas in Iraq. Katz's award-winning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27717

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU

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… Quilt on display at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on The AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at WMU Feb. 5 to … two hours before every scheduled performance. Arranged by CARES of Southwest Michigan, the exhibit includes three … efforts in hosting this event and invite you to see what wonderful healing art we have created together as a …

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

Impacting students a world away

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… away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No … surveyed in WMU's  2017-18 Post-Graduation Activity Report are employed by the U.S. government. "Last summer, I … very into the environment and saving the planet, because what we do now will have a huge impact on the future." For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… on Ann Parmeter-Cripps, Audrey Cripps and Janice Parmeter are all passionate about education. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … to choose a career path, she didn’t have to look any farther than her family for inspiration. Her mother, Ann … “When I’ve been at classes, I’ve often thought about what it could have been like when great grandma was there,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

Two candidates named finalists for Graduate College dean

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Two longtime members of the faculty and administration have been named finalists in … of both chemistry/biochemistry and biological sciences, are the selected candidates. Each will make public … 3:30 p.m. in Room 1010 of the Fetzer Center on the topic "What is the role of the Graduate College dean in advancing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/217

Finding success through scholarship support

College of Health and Human Services

… Throughout her time at WMU, Micah Lee , master's student in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, has embraced every opportunity … beneficial during my financial hardships,” Micah shared. “Without it, I would not have been able to participate …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee

Community collaboration: Nursing students help Kalamazoo County expand flu clinic offerings

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In the fall of 2024, a community collaboration unfolded between … their primary duties, reducing the on-site clinic staff who are needed meet the community's daily needs for walk-in … But with the help of the nursing students, the 2024-25 season saw a significant increase, with 10 off-site …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/02/clinic

From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on As a student at Western … College of Aviation, George “Chip” Wasinsky dreamed of the day his career would take off.  With a solid aviation … the bottom, up the career ladder. Upon graduating in 2005 from Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, MI, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/03/wasinsky