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WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WASHINGTON, D.C. — … on the issues they deeply cared about.  “I have always been very passionate about doing something for the queer community,” says Falkiewicz. “I want to be the adult that I needed growing up.” The VCI program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … book clubs. Discussions on the first of three books begin Tuesday, Jan. 25 , and continue through early April on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… career at the intersection of data science and the brain Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Duy Duong-Tran KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As … striving to isolate even more information and close the gap between their discoveries and clinical applications in an … in the human brain), I found many interesting latent links between diversity, equity and inclusion and how these are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67152

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

News

… Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the winter … the absence of notification via one of the methods listed below, all normal operations will continue as scheduled. … due to conditions in their individual areas, and they will be announced on the WMU homepage. In the event of a weather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

News

… From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds … the competition; pickleball helped him find fellowship and belonging on campus. Myint found community on the pickleball … Club, and I found my community." It's something he had been searching for as a military veteran, having served in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… Megan Taylor’s online community Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Megan Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If … senior  Megan Taylor  of McBain, Michigan, will certainly be in your feed. Inspired by well-known companies like Nike … Crazier’ commercial, I watched it thinking it was the best thing ever. I knew I wanted to create something like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student … at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen Stofan , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the … out electric propulsion for rockets, Hall thrusters and cube satellites—and sharing expert knowledge with students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development

News

… Western’s College of Education and Human Development Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Laura H. … Human Development at Florida International University, has been named dean of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development. Her appointment begins July 1 , pending Board of Trustees’ approval. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether he is … Engineering and Applied Sciences. When WMU launched its cybersecurity program during Chavez’s second year, he found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour on BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western … Mora says. “We had a lively discussion about the number of high school athletes who receive college scholarships … attend and how to understand the cost, what it will take to be accepted and why it is important to complete your degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913