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Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business.  From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to … seeking out networking opportunities.” Beyond the classroom walls of WMU, Stuckhardt has experienced once-in-a-lifetime … Bunzl as a sales intern. My eight-week summer internship was jam packed, consisting of three outside sales shadow …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives

WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… top 3 in national castings competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Judges test the Western Michigan University team's … University team of undergraduate and graduate students was placed in the top three out of 41 universities … hybrid additive-subtractive process using a unique mold material being researched by Derrick aimed toward automated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

News

… Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the … David Rudge is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored during the Fall Award Celebration … of class, meeting with them one‐on-one to discuss course material and answer any questions they had." Rudge will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western

News

… been with Nick Durham for as long as he can remember. "I've wanted to be an engineer since I was probably in kindergarten. I'm a big car guy; it's always … divisions at FCA, gaining experience in supply chain, material logistics management and engineering. His dream …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to the fourth-floor larger model,” says Barton. “We didn’t want the features to be too sharp or too jumbled, because … the team crafted models sturdy enough to withstand heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story Submitted by Cindy Wagner on James Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer … a doctoral degree candidate and a faculty specialist.  “I always liked school ever since kindergarten. School is what I … subjects, but you really must have a firm handle on the material to effectively explain it to someone else.” For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award

News

… receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—His … "Dr. Springstead cares deeply for our students and is always willing to support their learning inside and outside of … students access to more resources that assist in learning material." He was also part of the Fall Contingency Task …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282

Compensation project moves closer to rollout with Aon Hewitt visits

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… skill sets. Next steps "The project is moving swiftly toward completion, now," says Jan Van Der Kley , vice … triggered by employee feedback as well as share draft material based on that feedback and market studies. Once all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22188

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Hank provided one of his trademarked replies, saying he was simply carrying on the “family tradition.” WMU Alumni … and Western Michigan University. Originally, Tom Lechota was a “car guy.” Growing up in Flint, Mich., it was hard not to be. The automobile industry permeated the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… the campus' most honored building project, has just been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and … been contrived to optimize water consumption. Sustainable material, including bamboo wood veneer on doors and millwork …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649