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The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

College of Aviation

… (AZO) , these duties are held by an elite group of individuals who have a couple of strong connections: their … Operations Supervisor. At one time, each of these four was a Blue Devil, Husky, Trojan, or Northman. However, in … Reflecting back, Sieklucki remembers, “Yeah, this set me towards a very unique path. I packed up my stuff and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/02/connection

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

News

… as they have done in previous years, the University found a way to safely connect students to mentors from regional businesses to work with them through the product design competition. Sponsored by the College of Engineering … and supporting a new generation of talent is an asset to the companies that support and engage with this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845

Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library

University Libraries

… Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library Submitted by Sara Volmering on Waldo Library … and other seeds to choose from. “There’s something incredibly rewarding about sitting down to a meal with food you … yourself, even if it’s just simple lettuce and herbs from a kitchen windowsill,” says Mary O’Kelly , associate dean of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205

Experience a world of cultures during one week

News

… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through Friday, Nov. 15-21 . Many … traditional Chinese clothes, take your picture in the Great Wall photo booth, play traditional Chinese games and … Foundation. Learn to make Chinese traditional food and to design Chinese accessories; listen to traditional Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19974

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

News

… and the atrium area converted to a small conference center designed to serve small gatherings and weddings. North Hall … Because cars were not part of the equation when East Campus was built, Doran explained that preliminary plans call for a … who pleaded that any renovation not remove the remaining set of columns on the facade of East Hall, Doran responded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… events we have done in the past have been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best … that she received as part of the event management program set her up for her current role. As a student she had the … core program focuses on event ideation, program design, technology, execution management, budgeting, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

News

… like wherever I end up, as long as I find my niche, I'll be set." Poised to graduate with a bachelor's degree at … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … engineering before switching his major to engineering design. Two years into the program, he adjusted his plan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… with spaceflight materials research Submitted by Sara Dillon on The Artemis II mission patches on the astronauts’ … Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … and oversight.    Josh Byers , machine shop manager, designed and fabricated custom hardware—including a heated …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis

Town hall event planned to unveil sustainability survey results

News

… Survey will be released during a town-hall style event set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in Room 1260 of the Chemistry Building. The meeting will begin with a presentation of the data … funds raised through the Student Sustainability Fee, which was implemented in 2010. The survey is also a tool to gauge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/312

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

News

… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be studied. KALAMAZOO—People who are blind or have visual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729