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Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… grocery store with a three-year-old is not what it used to be.  When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row … even what their education will look like,” she says. “So why don’t we plan for how we will manage and utilize screen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… after he launched his days as a Bronco in 2007 when he began working at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International … what was then American Eagle Airlines, and indicative of why it is so valuable to get involved in your profession … of the DC-9 family that was launched in 1979 and logged 36 years of passenger service.   Taylor with an …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… aerospace engineering alumnus Adam Houtman uses to describe not only aircraft design but also something Western … into the curriculum. “Our professors emphasized the why and how behind solving problems,” says Houtman, who … professional pursuits. “I have learned that one has to be aggressive about continuously learning. Read a lot, seek out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

News

… Life during Fall Welcome. Fall Welcome ambassadors led a number of activities to help first-year students settle in on … Welcome activities. Valley Dining Center is the place to be for good food and conversation. Bronco Bash celebrated … its 40th anniversary this year. Bronco Marching Band members kicked off festivities with a performance before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… but also for the brands advertising during the broadcast. Being a winner in this high-stakes advertising showdown might be worth it but isn't without major risks. Greg Gerfen , … Fiverr, Vroom, Chipotle, DoorDash, Hellmann's and Huggies. These companies actually grew during the pandemic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

News

… Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation Submitted by Anonymous … the title of this free, public event set for 7 p.m. in 157 Bernhard Center . The panel moderator will be Dale Brown , a … Dalton Center Recital Hall. Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m.:  "Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44741

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

News

… Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on There will be opportunities to interact with therapy dogs on campus … of outreach. "I think this Mental Health Week can really be the spark that ignites the sense of community at Western … cyberbullying, what we see in politics. All that ties in to why students might not feel comfortable or don't think they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

News

… Fellows, on Sunday, April 23 , from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center on Western's Main Campus. The fundraiser … keynote address from Eric Thomas , motivational speaker and best-selling author known as the Hip-Hop Preacher. His … potential by igniting their purpose, their power and their why," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Summer construction prompts lane and road closures

News

… Campus near Schneider and Rood halls in the coming months. Beginning Monday, June 11, Rankin Avenue will be down to one lane. Flagmen will be present and travel in both directions will be available, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/692

Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25

News

… Michigan University's campus is closed Thursday, Feb. 25 , because of severe weather conditions in the area. All … Other regional locations housed at community colleges will be open or closed depending on the status of the college at … for information about those locations. This article will be updated with event cancellations and special hours as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30604