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Campus construction projects enhancing safety, accessibility and green space

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… green space. "It's an exciting time to be on campus for students, faculty and staff. It's fun to play a small … says  John E. Seelman , Western’s director of engineering for the Office of Facilities Management. View summer … with a natural stone retaining wall. The project was informed by student input, emphasizing the need for better …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/campus-construction-projects-enhancing-safety-accessibility-green-space

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Bartlett pears. Finalists are asked to submit their recipe for the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear chefs to recreate and … years in a row; in 2023, he won third place with his recipe for Chilean Pumpkin and Pear Empanadas. While the contest … muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… on as a CEHD faculty member in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education in the fall. “I have been so privileged for having the opportunity to work with you all for the past nine years. Thank you for your patience and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… maturity. The sacred plants are part of a restoration effort by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi (NHBP), … Teaching Fellowship through Western's University Center for the Humanities , Sherwood collaborated with Doug Taylor … out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on Dr. Zach Asher KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While technology for autonomous vehicles has come a long way in the past few … and Evaluation of Chip-Enabled Raised Pavement Markers for Lane Line Detection” in the journal IEEE Sensors with … Dr. Ali Ekti , microchips inside the markers transmit information to passing cars about the road shape. They are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… arborist, and Jeff Spoelstra, director of Western's Office for Sustainability, help plant a pagoda dogwood. Courtesy: … speaks to Western employees gathered outside Haenicke Hall for the Arbor Day celebration. Courtesy: Laura Kirkendall … resident Lorax, Darrell Junkins , grounds supervisor, spoke for the three trees, which he deemed guests of honor at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… EVs, an important step in improving purchase options for consumers as well as vehicle manufacturers. “This proposal was a team effort,” says Dr. Sandun Kuruppu , associate professor in … Applied Mechatronics (TEAMS) Lab and principal investigator for the project. “We have an excellent team that includes …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

Felix Sithiphone: Finding the fun in governmental accounting and life

Haworth College of Business

… the work, which he describes as “cyclical, consistent and informative.” In 2016, he moved to Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, the division for mental health and substance abuse services. Soon after, … became interested in public accounting and decided to study for the CPA exam, which he passed in 2018.    With the CPA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72095

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

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… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … shark Submitted by Erin Flynn on Get ready to gear up for fall semester and bring home tons of swag as Bronco Bash returns for the biggest event yet. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… and a pioneering new partnership will expand opportunities for students to gain resume-worthy experience. Renowned for its expertise in K-12 education, international … specifically designed to equip faculty with strategies for implementing engaging, student-centered project-based …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux