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WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

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… the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Heritage Hall in September. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Attracting more than $7 million in … to almost anyone who wants to know more about evaluation—why it matters, how it can help them and how to do it well,” … organization that supports individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Funded through NIH’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

Assessment Conference returns for 8th year

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… Western Michigan University Assessment Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday, March 17 , on … teaching assistants as well as faculty and staff members, including part-time instructors, are invited to … Rogers, 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Plenary talk— "Reconnecting With 'Why' to Move Beyond Assessment Sticking Points," by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38207

Additional shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season

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… Guys, Gold Company's "Anything You Can Sing, We Can Swing Better!" and Daniel Tiger's "Neighborhood Live!" Tickets are … and (800) 228-9858. Additional season events will be announced as they are confirmed. Added events The Piano … ultimate mash-up of classical music and pop, demonstrating why The Piano Guys are a viral sensation across the country …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23570

Wind turbine installation elevates sustainable energy opportunities at Western

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… at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Wind Team members braved the cold to watch a refurbished wind turbine be installed outside the College of Engineering and Applied … … and say, 'I helped build this,'" he says. "This is why I came to Western." Western's contingent is one of 32 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73494

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Korea, Jason Woo could have shared the skies with a plane bearing an insignia of a country that doesn't share his … aviation industry," he says.  "I received not one, but two furlough notices from Delta in the span of a few months."   … at WMU wasn't always smooth sailing," he says.  "I cannot thank the entire faculty enough for their pivotal …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

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… Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation … pilot but also a competitive juggler. Albrecht is a member of the Sky Broncos, Western's precision flight team. … how much fuel will be used, as accurately as possible. "I cannot recommend a better program within the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823

Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources

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… this morning, the Hike for Mental Health Awareness will not be taking place in person at Asylum Lake. Students, staff … to you. Let them know you are thinking of them and share why they are special to you. Be sure to tag your friend, … distress, how to respond effectively to a friend who is struggling and how to identify when and how to share resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633

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

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

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… 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

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