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Flags lowered Wednesday for 1st Lt. Todd Lambka

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… Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Aug. 15, in honor of 1st Lt. Todd Lambka, of Fraser, Mich. Lambka, … in Shelby Township, Mich., and graduated in 2010 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. He was … killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its fallen sons and daughters by lowering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1245

Business students take third in project management competition

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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The team placed third in WMU's first year participating in … plan to execute the solutions. Long preparation To prepare for the competition, WMU students worked throughout the … Chen about the group dynamics. "Everyone in the team knew what their responsibilities were for each deliverable, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23450

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Iron Man has been an inspiration to young kids around the world for decades. But while many children look up to … solutions to problems,” says Olson.      It was taking a career search test as a part of a high school class that … a better quality of life for those in need,” says Olson. “What excites me the most about this field is that it is …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven

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… his unit with an improvised explosive device on Dec. 5, 2012, in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 32nd Transportation Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, … service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego. Flags at half-staff Former …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4563

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on ATLANTA—When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her parents … Jones made a pitch for her to become affiliated with what became the WMU chapter of the Organization of Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

American studies program eliminated

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a recommendation during its July 18 … taken to accomplish that. At present, the major and minor are dormant, with no students enrolled and no resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — At the Haworth College of Business, Experience-Driven Learning … into practice with a real-world scenario from their chosen career. A team of students from Supply Chain Management 3810 … to a real business challenge. I wanted them to experience what it’s like to consult for a company, deliver actionable …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Broncos draw North Dakota in NCAA tourney

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… second in a row as it heads to St. Paul, Minn., to battle the University of North Dakota Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Eastern … over the University of Michigan Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. In previous matches with North Dakota, WMU … coverage will be provided by the Bronco Radio Network on 96.5 FM WKZO and at wkzo.com . The Broncos enter the tournament …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/256

WMU dancers chosen to perform at Kennedy Center

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… invited to perform Lauren Edson's dance "Foreground" at the Kennedy Center for the national conference of the … was one of three dances chosen to perform at the May 25-27 event in the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center. … Competition attracted more than 70 entrees from 23 states. Contact: Deanne Puca March 16, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/250

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Key Partner Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed … she teamed up with the 4-H Youth Development program to prepare kids for trips to Japan.  Michiko Yoshimoto When the … for Global Education , was founded in honor of the 35 years Dr. Michitoshi Soga spent building long-lasting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255