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… years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the clouds. His first ride on an airplane had him hooked. "We were always … in things with motors and things that went fast," says his twin brother, Tim, who also caught the bug. The siblings … that Western was recognized by United Airlines to create this program to help flow students through to an airline," …

… Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khalid el-Hakim has collected hundreds of pieces of hip-hop history. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sugar Hill Gang. Public Enemy. … Throughout the month of February—in celebration of Black History Month—the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of …

… Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … science, technology, engineering and math education later this month when she visits the Western Michigan University campus. Mae Jemison , …

… Dr. Timothy Greene , who after nine years in the position, is returning to the faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Stapleton is an internationally recognized scientist with a long track record of receiving major research …

… student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … shirt senior, football player Justin Tranquill has seen his share of summer training. In fact, it's one of his favorite times on campus. "We have morning lift and run, …

… with the Kalamazoo Latvian Association and the Latvian Ministry of Culture at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 , in the University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert is part of the centennial celebration of Latvia's …

… 5K race Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Color Run 5K race is Saturday, April 14, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place … in Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is looking to fill 150 volunteer spots for the Color Run 5K … by securing volunteer participation. To volunteer, visit  bit.ly/kzoocolorrun18 . Volunteers are needed Friday, …

… . The Learner Support Program Review and Planning cycle is the second round of the University's ongoing integrated … now under review were the culmination of Phase I of this cycle, which began July 15, 2016, and ended in December. … phase Phase II has begun with an observation team comprised of staff members from learner support programs across …

… launch of Grow Your Own partnership Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Kate LaLonde, associate professor of … special education, helped Grow Your Own participants from VBISD submit WMU applications. Dr. Kristal Ehrhardt, senior … for the fall semester.     "Our schools are really struggling just to staff their buildings," says  Cheryl-Marie …

… Program, keeping the program employing people with disabilities in business for the next year. The Paperworks … Goodwill Program employs people with physical and mental disabilities to make greeting cards used by corporations and … and converting industry professionals. "Paperworks is simply a wonderful program that supports people with …