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Aviation Management leads to Philip Kroll’s One Constant – Change is Part of the Journey

College of Aviation

… by outrage and hatred when he returns.  That drives him away because he realizes that childhood, dreams, and old … saw on his resume regarding work experience:  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Chicago's O'Hare International … in the industry want to help."  And he wants WMU to be "the gold standard for aviation training" if it is not already.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/kroll

Trombone student captures international win in Paris

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… won a trombone valued in excess of $4,000. In Paris, Bowman was in the rare position of having earned a finalist slot in … Trombone Competition for jazz players up to age 25, but was edged out in that event by a student from the Paris … symphonic band, trombone choir, Latin jazz ensemble and Gold Company. He often performs locally at New Year's Fest, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/960

Community celebration for Sangren and other projects set

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… by the Bronco Marching Band, a reception and self-guided walking tours, with knowledgeable guides stationed at each … The $60 million, four-story, 230,000-square-foot building was ready in time for fall classes. Funded by the state of … designed and built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, Sangren Hall’s architect was SHW Group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1653

Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards

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… Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The award committee invites additional comments in support of any of the semi-annual award winners. KALAMAZOO—The Make a Difference selection …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6857

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

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… to achieve those goals. Initiatives implemented or underway during the first year ranged from work by an individual … sustainability practices. WMU's strategic plan was approved by the Board of Trustees in December 2011, … the planning document, which is known on campus as the "Gold Standard," serves as a guide for decision making, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … reduce the vehicle's range, and charging stations aren't always readily available.  Marsad is exploring various … out-of-the-box thinking that could drive the future of scientific discoveries. "I was so excited when I saw that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

'A Choral Christmas' comes to Kalamazoo

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… Dunn Adams; Cantus Femina, directed by Dee Gauthier; and Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse. Member of Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43805

Three WMU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… a science student, is interested in exploring the advanced scientific programs offered there. Gilman program The … It offers grants to students from across the United States; Washington, D.C.; and Puerto Rico. To be eligible, those … is for students who never thought that studying abroad was within their reach," Metro-Roland says. Those interested …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39764

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Geographic Bee … Concise Atlas of the World, a medal and a trip to Washington to represent Michigan at the National Geographic … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. With a mission to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … engineering. “Our work serves as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving and improved safety.” Creating this … Autonomy specializes in camera perception and sensor software. Their flagship product, Lane Detection in Snow (LDIS), …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents