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Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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… with a solution to make freezers work smarter (not harder) for those with limited space or who need to optimize their freezers for meal prep is the winner of the K.C. O'Shaughnessy Bronco … at the top of their fridge organize their frozen items for maximum space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Building student success center of fall career fair lineup, including new health care job fair

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… wrap up with the new specialty job fair Wednesday, Nov. 9 , for students majoring in the sciences who seek opportunities … p.m. at Floyd Hall on Western’s Parkview Campus. Find information and register Finance Career Night: Oct. 6, 5 to … 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Handshake. Find event information   Sales and Marketing Career Night: Oct. 11, 5 to 8 p.m. at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69104

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry is ready for takeoff after a pandemic pause, and a new, innovative … “This is a pretty momentous occasion and opportunity for Western Michigan University,” says Tom Thinnes , recruitment and outreach manager for the College of Aviation. “It really resonates for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… engagement opportunities in November Submitted by Korey Force on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and … of State and the U.S. Department of Education in efforts to promote programs that prepare U.S. Americans for a … "Strategies to confront implicit biases and avoid micro-aggression" workshop —noon to 1:30 p.m. in 2033 University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43532

Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes

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… leading the way in developing technology to understand the forces generated by these supercharged storms. The Bronco … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is leading efforts to continually improve roofing structures and our … that meet both the United States and Canadian standards for wind uplift tests performed on commercial roofing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's … Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American perspectives” on campus, according to … says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president for academic affairs. "It is our goal to make WMU a place …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… She learned the little girl's grandmother couldn't afford to take her to the hospital. And while most people in … others," she remembers. "So that little girl helped me for the first time say, 'Me too.'" She made the decision that day to launch an organized effort to fight for justice for sexual assault and domestic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort Submitted by Erin Flynn on Abondance Kibadi is learning … been present since he was a child, but a collaborative effort between Western's Unified Clinics , Sindecuse Health … helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… of English, he previously served as interim associate dean for the college. "I am delighted that Dr. Nicolas Witschi … times throughout all of academia,” he says. “I look forward to helping the college continue to provide a wide … excellence in providing a solid educational grounding for all students at WMU.” Witschi received his Ph.D. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66669

National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… after success at a regional competition, traveled to Boston for final jeopardy … well, technically, the 2021 American … Annual Conference, which hosts a Jeopardy-type event for university students each year. The 2021 team included … this past summer, also participated. The group prepared for the event by reviewing the books and materials used in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627