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Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors
College of Arts and Sciences
… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan University's … and Safety declared, 'This film is literally saving lives.' How many films get to do that?" This isn’t the end of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265
Spring Convocation will showcase research in public health, humanities
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… Spring Convocation will showcase research in public health, humanities Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovery comes in many forms, and several will be celebrated … will focus this year on two themes: connections to public health and recent works in the humanities and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58305
WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs
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… educating, producing entrepreneurs Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Teo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Mechanical engineering graduate … structural components used by design engineers at small- to medium-size manufacturers. Senior Megan Delp , a public … 24 hours and under $1,000," Johnson says. Gaining the know-how But Teo, the mechanical engineering graduate student, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067
University Theatre presents 'King Stag'
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… with a puppet created by WMU students KALAMAZOO—Guests artists will lend their puppetry skills in partnership with … the Gilmore Theatre Complex. The puppets featured in the show have been designed and built by guests from the Puppet … the direction of Department of Theatre Chair Joan Herrington and guest artist Jason Potgieter , puppet director from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14749
'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business
Haworth College of Business
… “As a human resources employee, I will have the capability to benefit businesses in many ways,” says Lozano. “Whether that is through supplying the company with quality talent, … course, we have student-led discussions that explore how to facilitate changes to enact initiatives for employee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712
New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’
W Magazine
… University's Resiliency Center for Families and Children to include families, caregivers and others involved in a … and caregivers covering every aspect of a child’s life is essential to treatment. “Interdisciplinary contact is … focus has been on children, and I’m really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901
WMU student places first at national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… right, Cameron Musser and TJ Devries competed in the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition. Photo credit: Christopher Deau Photography KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western … Photo credit: Christopher Deau Photography “Selling isn’t how it’s portrayed in popular culture,” says Musser. “It’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378
A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas
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… novellas Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The story of Godzilla is iconic: The 1956 film changed the science-fiction and … of the fear of thermonuclear weapons in Japanese culture. However, despite its popularity, not many people are aware …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605
Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance
College of Aviation
… Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Mason Mihelich, an aviation technical … "ops" to advance toward a career while at Westminster Christian High School -- other than "pass my classes" as a … at 100 percent, he enjoys his WMU history courses and "how America came to be," playing pool, watching golf and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich
WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication
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… Michigan University President Edward Montgomery announced today that he has appointed Tony Proudfoot as the … a newly created position at WMU charged with providing the vision and the leadership to advance institutional marketing … when I stepped on campus," Proudfoot says. "Reimagining how we present those strengths to the world will enable WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241