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Triple major undergraduate takes on the world
College of Arts and Sciences
… a highly acclaimed Boren Awards scholarship for the African Flagship Language Initiative program. “I wasn’t certain … Florida, before heading to Dakar, Senegal, in the fall. As a distinguished Boren Scholar, Kostbade is … in this program has been really accommodating and kind thus far, so I’m really looking forward to meeting them.” Being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069
Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix
News
… competition before making it onto the track. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge Sunseeker 23 completed 155 laps in the Formula Sun Grand Prix. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge Four team members took turns in the driver's seat during the competition. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge Sunseeker 23 won the competition's …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix
Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students
News
… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's fall semester formally begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 , … live entertainment and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information … entertainment by local performers and an open-mic/drag show. The event will be hosted by local drag queen Savannah J …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123
Recreation center closes for annual maintenance
News
… cleaning and student training in preparation for the fall semester. The center will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 28, from … in observance of U.S. Labor Day, and will begin regular fall semester hours Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6 a.m. During the … for equipment checkout and to accept faculty and staff fall membership renewals. For more details and complete fall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1250
Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved
News
… of assistance, yet don't get involved. They believe they can't make a difference or that someone else will … she says. "We hope to educate our community about when and how to intervene safely. If we can galvanize the campus … the film will be shown to students in late August during Fall Welcome. Campaign organizers are seeking additional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611
Online repository provides publishing option for campus community
News
… institutional repository that became fully operational this fall. Academic and administrative units are encouraged to … Most of the documents available through ScholarWorks so far are abstracts of honors theses done by current and … and in early 2010, asked University Libraries to start scanning them. Bundza says that project dovetailed nicely …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261
WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph
College of Aviation
… comprehensive presentation on the internet. That's how Joseph, a 2020 graduate of Liberty High School in Jersey … members in front of a new Cirrus Gen7 "For as long as I can remember," she says, "I have been interested in … representing WMU at the Aviation Mental Health Symposium in Fall 2024 "Due to COVID-19, the chapter had withered and was …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph
WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people
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… virtual reality, moonwalking and much more were showcased in live online presentations by senior engineering … conference, but with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancelation of large group events, students presented their … project I want to keep working on," despite experience with far different work: aviation design. Neither McFalls nor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984
Guest speaker to address the importance of studying Japanese
News
… of WMU’s new Japanese major, which was launched in fall 2012, the Soga Japan Center welcomes the Honorable … economic and cultural ties between Michigan and Japan and how the study of Japanese can help students benefit from and contribute to expansion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3090
WMU wins 2013 diversity award from national publication
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… HEED award recognizes the accomplishments we have made thus far to establish an institutional culture that supports … This is the second major award WMU has received this fall for its focus on diversity. In late September, Warfield …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10337