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‘An exciting time’: WMU to build new residence hall for first-year students
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… just behind the Valley Dining Center on Main Campus and one of three complexes north of Goldsworth Valley Pond called “the Valleys.” KALAMAZOO, … a new residence hall for first-year students on the site of Harrison/Stinson and Eldridge/Fox halls, also known as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74307
Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people
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… The Plymouth native made it her mission to get the most out of her experience at Western Michigan University from the … related—nursing and dance. "They both deal with quality of life and they're more connected than people realize," … me the opportunity to serve and positively impact the lives of others through caring interactions." Owens is part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042
Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… is a top priority for NASA and researching the best methods of achieving that goal is essential. Just ask Marie Bridges , a recent graduate of Western Michigan University’s electrical engineering … her curriculum in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences as well as learning some new skills. “There was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848
Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day
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… is set for 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 , or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 8. It will bring together students … addition to enlightening the youngsters about the wonders of the natural world, the project contributes to improving … will assist during the event. Some serve as naturalists, offering hands-on environmental lessons at educational …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948
Still time to register for noncredit lifelong learning classes, trips
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… (not verified) on Registration still open for Academy of Lifelong Learning fall classes and trips KALAMAZOO—It's not too late to sign up for many of the moderately priced fall classes and trips being offered by the Western Michigan University Academy of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9262
Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of three research universities selected by the state of Michigan to receive funding to support research, … technical workforce training initiatives for students and professionals in the mobility industry. The strategic grants, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75119
Triple major undergraduate takes on the world
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Anonymous (not verified) on GAINESVILLE, Fla.—A taste of traveling the wide, expansive globe as a high school student was the inspiration of a lifetime for Emily Kostbade . Now, as a triple major at … in an intensive program this summer at the University of Florida Gainesville, an experience that serves as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069
Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production
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… mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from home … field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts employees, known for their expertise in areas … to set up, we got the stay-at-home order," says Department of Theatre costumer and mask-making team leader Kathleen …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953
WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition
Haworth College of Business
… Awards where he was named the overall winner and recipient of a $10,000 prize. The WMU digital marketing and eCommerce … and resistant to bites, scratches and heavy use. The watch offers GPS tracking, activity logs, health check-up … submit a campaign for a patented product. Seeing the work of past students sparked Sinuraya’s desire to submit his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024
Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind
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… total vision loss and a traumatic brain injury. Instead of getting discouraged, Parsons found hope. "You really … I was able to adapt the way I did and push through some of the darker thoughts I could have had was because I was … was able to introduce me to so many opportunities and ways of bettering myself and picking myself back up to be able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537