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Dedication scheduled for new main campus icon

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… on Rendering of the icon with finished landscape and water feature KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Efforts are in full swing to put the finishing touches on a new iconic feature for … most of them local," Diedrich says. "Everybody has been tested a bit, but I think it really turned into something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23020

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joshua Turske's behavioral analysis … a story.  "You could tell when someone had a really bad test because all of their notes would be in the paper bins." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Career in Aviation Management and Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Like for many Americans, Covid 19 did a pretty good job of "taketh away" for Kurt Kraczon, but it also did a bit of "giveth" for … (Aug 2023) From making certain there are effective tests for bacteria on the potable water aboard an airliner …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/kraczon

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted … award, the Emerging Scholar Award, is critically important to our University, community and their professional fields. … extracurricular program in which students design, build, test and launch a cube satellite into space. Dr. Adam …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

University Theatre presents 'Water by the Spoonful'

Theatre

… University Theatre presents 'Water by the Spoonful' Submitted by Emily Duguay on Photo credit: John Lacko KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … University students will stage several performances of "Water by the Spoonful," from Friday. Feb. 10 , through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37719

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… July 15, is bringing 13 new math and science professionals to Western Michigan University to be part of a program … third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was launched by the Kellogg Foundation in 2009 with … impact on students in ways that can't be measured by test scores and report cards," says Sterling Speirn, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … and participated in the Pittsburgh Project Mission Trip to repair the homes of people who are disabled, elderly or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

Love Aviation Style: Katie Vena and Aaron Mohnke Take Off and Tie the Knot!

College of Aviation

… and Aaron Mohnke Take Off and Tie the Knot! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Pilot-spouses Katie and Aaron Mohnke … wife," Aaron says, "it does come with challenges.  Being away from each other for up to four days at a time is hard.  … destinations each year, is not a "who-gets-there-first" contest.  Each entered aircraft is handicapped for speed and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/mohnke

Sky Broncos make clean sweep at regionals, qualify for national event

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… and Evaluation Conference, also at Ohio State, Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 . Competing against four collegiate teams in the … regional event included top pilot, top-scoring male contestant and top-scoring contestant honors for Luke Ostrom , … from Orland Park, Illinois. Top-scoring female contestant was Elizabeth Bates , a senior from Plymouth, Massachusetts. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27531

Sky Broncos bring home fifth consecutive regional championship

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… next April at Indiana State University. Capturing the top spot in both flight and ground events at regionals, WMU … staff is extremely proud of the true team effort that was put forth," Coaker says. "Every member of the team … studying aviation flight science. He was the top-scoring contestant for the competition and placed first for top pilot. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43511