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Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… Archaeological Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people … a crucial French, and later British, colonial settlement in what is now Niles, Michigan. Its history faded after … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western,  Beaupre spent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438

Preston Koslakiewicz’s call to service

Haworth College of Business

… on Preston Koslakiewicz KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning what it takes to be a leader is rooted in  Preston Koslakiewicz’s  personal life mission. What does it mean to give back is a question that he asked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69891

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn … if you work very effectively and have a clear plan of what's important, you can get anything done." Sun … Sun says it's worth it. "I wanted to test my potential for what I could achieve if I worked really hard. It's not easy, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

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… Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons Submitted by Anonymous … telepresence robot. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A telepresence robot is interacting with patrons of Western Michigan University's … The robot figuratively joined the library staff Nov. 4 and is being tested for its potential use as a communication …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio leads first graders through a … to Eufracio, she has already started to incorporate what she has learned from the elementary education program … for young readers. "I find myself being more interested in what books they're reading," says Eufracio. "My professor,  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… mind when you imagine a college biology course. However, this is not what happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's molecular biology lab.  … data have been attained. Students would jump up and down hugging. That’s what it is all about.”  As for what is next, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU … and sophomore years, he worked in construction.  "I learned what it was like to work hard," he says.  "Early mornings, … that never materialized.  When it appeared that I would be furloughed, I explored other options.  That was lesson No. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

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… University nursing student Aubrey Reynolds-Erspamer is given the opportunity to enter the workforce early to … at Western Michigan University “It is heartbreaking to see what is happening in the world,” says WMU student and U.S. … I have learned it can be the little things that make the biggest impact,” Reynolds-Erspamer says.  Katie Sypniewski, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Haworth College of Business

… unleashed, paired with careful planning and execution. That is what Western Michigan University student Crizio Sinuraya … Illustrator,” he says. “It took me a few weeks to envision what I wanted to show with my ads, but after careful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company … I talked to her and realized it was actually more what I want to do with my life: the advocacy and nonprofit … take that apart and then build myself back up to look at what I wanted to be and what I wanted the world to see me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938