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Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity
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… But it's not often the student-athletes get a chance to show off their ax-swinging chops or trade in a blocking sled for a line of trees to take down. "From the word go, these guys took the ball and ran … systems major from Mundelein, Illinois. "So, we're out here working in the heat, but we love it." A MISSION TO SERVE …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389
Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences
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… Services and director of WMU Signature . "It's about endorsing (the project), getting the University to stand … a certain number of WMU Signature-designated campus events. However, students who choose to attend can still r ecord and … and guidance on how to best articulate and highlight their work. "One of the big things students have told us is being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312
Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals
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… to the community and want to share with them what we do well,” says Ehrhardt, who also is a professor of special … recalls. “Our faculty, staff and students are continuing work that is meaningful and impactful.” “I enjoy the work I get to do to bring students to the University and support them,” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765
Empowering undergraduate students with research internships
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Barr's research. Chemical engineering student Kendall Nore worked to remove BPA and methylparaben contaminants from … indicate a program is ransomware and prevent it from being downloaded. Read more about Park's research. Carter Simmons … machines. It was truly eye opening and reassuring to see how much time and effort goes into quality engineering. …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research
Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU
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… along Lake Michigan's shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring … us think through the needs of the faculty and students to do their work in a safe way for themselves and others. She … in contact with, keeping up to date with your symptoms and how you're feeling, and wearing masks," Schriever says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039
Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities
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… covering topics like green burials, brain death, organ donation, funerals, memorials, grief and suicide. The second … do both,” says Covell. “It was a fantastic opportunity to work on research projects related to my teaching and make … K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu
Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… served as a faculty advisor for the team since 2008. “You do this to watch students advance—learn things, grow,” says … to help the current generation of Sunseekers. When he’s not working on new product development at Stryker, Izenbaard … where I’ve had people come up to me and tell me about how they wrote a high school essay on the Sunseeker or how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445
Putting student well-being ‘front and center’
W Magazine
… by Megan Looker on Students spend time with therapy dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness Week in October … the pandemic on college campuses—and their virtual workspaces. “I would imagine that just about everyone has … to a counselor,” Traynor says. The Wellness Assessment can show students a realistic picture of their levels of anxiety, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622
Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader
Haworth College of Business
… Jemkort ’s college experience that she has found pride in. However, being able to say she is the first woman in her … “When I came to Western, I had no clue what I wanted to do as a future career,” she says. “I bounced around from … abilities through her internship at Walgreens while working with district and regional managers. In her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625
Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing
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… for Humanity Global Village Trip to Nicaragua. KALAMAZOO--Dozens of Western Michigan University students will be … in computer information systems. "Many of them have no idea how great the need is in our area." Megan Kaiser, campus … in Kanley Chapel, and volunteers from the University work on Habitat projects on most Saturdays during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318