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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… as a female, ethnic minority with diverse interests outside of engineering,” explains Cilluffo. Yet these difficulties … tangible and feasible,” explains Cilluffo. “Being a part of projects from conception to fruition brings me to life.” … academic affairs, and Dr. Javier Montefort , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, along with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
WMU offices closed for Independence Day
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… WMU offices closed for Independence Day Submitted by Anonymous … and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Summer classes will not meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/870
Step back into a bygone era with 'In the Mood Live'
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… "In the Mood Live" began as a celebration of an unusual era in American music, the 1940s Swing era. On … record crowds. Vocal groups and soloists sang a repertoire of great songs, and for the last time in the 20th century, … the entire country shared a common popular music. This body of song did much to sustain national morale during World War …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1972
Fall event welcomes LBGT college students to Kalamazoo
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… than 35,000 college students are in Kalamazoo for the start of fall classes. Among the many events welcoming them to the … and Rankin Avenue near Goldsworth Valley Pond. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move to the Student … tennis courts. Keynote speaker Ignacio G Rivera, named one of the 11 Trans Artists of Color You Should Know in 2013, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9260
Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor
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… disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While … blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the … the COVID-19 pandemic and now are threatening the future of the planet. "If you look at what is most interesting to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880
WMU partners with Merit to offer cybersecurity training, certification
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… WMU partners with Merit to offer cybersecurity training, certification Submitted by … under a new collaboration with Merit Network Inc. to offer noncredit, online professional development courses in cybersecurity training. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48063
Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication
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… Deanne Puca on The WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble received one of three awards granted to Western's jazz studies program … College Winner ( Dr. Andrew Rathbun, director ) Hundreds of musicians, educators and industry professionals have received their first international …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549
Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies
College of Education and Human Development
… by Chris Hybels on DETROIT, Mich.— Abby Harvey , a graduate of Western Michigan University's nutrition and dietetics … the prestigious Maye Musk Scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation . The scholarship will … was very exciting for me because it is a significant amount of amount of money I can use for my tuition," says Harvey. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629
Sunseeker sails through first solar race qualifying event
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… Challenge cross-country race by becoming just the second of 18 college teams to complete the scrutineering portion of … Paul, Minn. The 18 teams from the nation's top engineering schools will race across the country on a course that runs … in such solar events since 1989, is one of three Michigan schools competing this year. The other teams are from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/959
4 aviation grads first to qualify under new FAA program
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… Michigan University aviation graduates have the distinction of being the first from the University to successfully … complete Federal Aviation Administration requirements of the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative to compete … test with "well-qualified" scores. WMU is one of only 36 schools in the country, and the only one in Michigan, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1240