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Installation of innovative stormwater treatment system underway at Asylum Lake

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… urban stormwater. A second element includes a never-before-tried technique designed to safeguard the lake from … in this aspect of the project. Together these interventions form the Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System, with the … firm in Kalamazoo. Laboratory testing conducted thus far “suggests that properly designed stormwater treatment systems …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72823

Western celebrates fall 2023 graduates Dec. 16; Dunn, Penn will receive honorary degrees

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… receive honorary degrees Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Several outstanding graduates have thrived at … and Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, will speak. There will be vignettes on … watch the ceremony on a large screen in Brown Hall. More information is available on the Commencement webpage . WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73555

Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… aerospace engineering at WMU because I’ve had a passion for aviation since a young age,” she says. “Prior to moving … aviation.”  “Shortly after graduating in spring 2020, I was fortunate to begin my professional career as a flight test … Aerospace,” she continues. “As part of the aero/performance flight test team, I work on the G500 and G600 …

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

Engineering alumnus produces ethically sourced chocolate

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… career, now working as a project engineer at Landscape Forms in Kalamazoo. He married fellow Bronco  Madeline … and ethically sourced chocolate.  Tierney’s entrepreneurial foray into chocolate began when he was off work for three months in 2020 due to the pandemic. “I watched a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67926

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… unique experiences across a multitude of educational platforms. He will teach the courses of Indigenous Music, … throughout the school year.   “This new chapter at Western for me is an extension and new chapter in my life and … arts and acoustics in 2014. Since then, Waln has been gigging, touring and presenting full time.  Indigenous …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

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… at the hundreds of tables sprawled across Sangren Plaza for Bronco Bash. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A community celebration of … Michigan University's campus. The annual event, planned for Tuesday, Aug. 29 , from 3 to 6 p.m. at Sangren Plaza … Meyer , graduate assistant of campus programming. "It's for everybody, but it's really a place to find your people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation has launched its interior … that marks not only a name change but a significant transformation that reflects a progressive approach to design … interior architecture and design marks a significant moment for the institute, as it represents a shift toward a more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622

Diversity advocate, renowned rhetoric scholar to lead Merze Tate College as interim dean

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… Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark , director of the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies and professor … says Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs. A search for a permanent dean will be initiated by academic affairs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72229

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Mich.—Whether challenging them to grow outside their comfort zones or taking time to personally counsel students … Award is the highest honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes instructors who take … passion, and excellence in teaching, setting a standard for us all,” says  Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… Kristina Lemmer and  Elena Litvinova are being recognized for their world-renowned contributions to their fields of … Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Together, Dr. Baker, Dr. Lemmer and … and her creative problem solving," says  Dr. Matthew Baggott , CEO of Tactogen Inc, an early stage pharmaceutical …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty