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Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition

W Magazine

… by Megan Looker on Julia LeKander won the grand prize of Western's New York Fashion Week Competition with her … as an aspiring designer. The opportunity to attend U of NYFW offers a fantastic glimpse into the endless possibilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

W Magazine

… has partnered with Kiefel Technologies to become one of a select few institutions in the country that are … a cup in the future, says Lon Pschigoda , general manager of the WMU Pilot Plant. “Molded fiber is growing in … innovation and research.” “It’s a good fit for us,” he adds of the equipment. “We already have traditional papermaking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

New student center highlights diversity and inclusion

WMU Student Center

… and inclusion Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on The focus of the Institutional Diversity and Multiculturalism … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The new student center on the campus of Western Michigan University features spaces intentionally … inclusive and student-centered space, guided by the work of an Institutional Diversity and Multiculturalism (IDM) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… Red Bull KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While honing his skills on some of the most technologically advanced training equipment in … day as a line service representative at Western's College of Aviation . Cooper broke the national record for airtime … it wasn't until he came to Western—one of the top flight schools in the nation—and sat in the cockpit of a plane that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

WMU food marketing student receives national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… a student at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, recently received a competitive FMS Solutions Holdings Legacy Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 from the National Grocers Association (NGA) … is also in the Lee Honors College. She has been a member of the Food Marketing Association student group since 2021, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69386

Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America Roadtrip … event on campus in 2009. As Jeff Spoelstra, director of the Office for Sustainability says, Pancella "built and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her journey in her hometown of Albany, New York,  Lily Zwanka  chose her majors in food … Lily hopes to diversify her perspective on multiple aspects of the food marketing industry in order to grow now and … There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work atmosphere is the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week

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… and now she will have the chance to rub elbows with some of the industry's top designers. As the winner of Western Michigan University's inaugural New York Fashion Week Competition, she will attend one of the most significant events in the fashion world. "If you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66946

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity

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… initiative. Samantha Morehead walks down the runway to kick off the Motown Fashion Show. Antione McCoy models a look … rewarding thing when you pour countless hours over months of planning something, and you finally see it come to life in front of you and get to watch others enjoy and applaud our student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768

New dining center coming to Western's campus

Dining Services

… at Western Michigan University will open on the third floor of the new Student Center when that project is completed. … enhance the dining experience. As an alternative to a view of the outdoors, there is seating that looks down on the … the activity in the Student Center. There is a wide range of seating styles: community tables, booths and a large …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998