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Wynonna and The Big Noise bring 'A Simpler Christmas' to campus

News

… for a memorable evening of music. "Every year I look forward to our Christmas tour," says Wynonna. "It's so easy to … York Times bestselling author, Wynonna is working on solo material for her eighth studio album, which is due out 2015 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20385

Local high school students to compete in Brain Bee

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… to compete in Brain Bee Submitted by Deanne Puca on Brain Awareness Week seeks to increase public awareness about neuroscience. KALAMAZOO—Southwest Michigan … Registration is also available online . The official study material for the Brain Bee is a book titled, "Brain Facts," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13550

Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

W Magazine

… ′77, is carrying on her friend's legacy and paying it forward by contributing to her scholarship at Western. … Endowed Scholarship through her estate before she passed away in 2022. The scholarship was established for full-time … two sons, Cory and Carl, both born while Burt was on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army. They also experienced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

Registration open for summer Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU employees only pay the $25 registration fee plus material fee (if applicable), no other tuition. Full refunds … the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University was created through a partnership between WMU and Beijing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52663

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… that I have cerebral palsy, and the first person they see walk on stage is me—whoa! What does that do?" Wellman says. … of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone. When she was younger, she underwent several surgeries and used a … advocacy. And I do feel a responsibility, but it's not a heavy burden. It's just something that I love doing because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … a sustained flight model for gliders. Students receiving awards included Wesley Banks for Project Vinci, Renee … mechanical engineering and product design double major from metro Detroit, has been designing her own handbags since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award poster presentation session at 10:45 a.m. At noon, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Blood and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane

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… on KALAMAZOO—Efforts to help the East Coast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy have resulted in a local shortage of … distribute them to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around … publicized the mail campaign so well that the initial round was a resounding success. "The American Red Cross Club at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3150

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Becoming an engineer and a leader Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “I am excited to get into industrial engineering … things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a knack for finding the quickest and most efficient … my senior year,” says Millett. She previously completed a material management internship at Autocam Medical Devices, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… including automotive, commercial truck and bus, solid waste and recycling, furniture, and material handling. With a core competency in large-scale … native, Keller earned a bachelor of science degree in materials science and engineering from Cornell University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524