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Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… but also something Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences faculty incorporate into the curriculum. “Our professors emphasized the why and how behind solving … also has helped Houtman's career.  "I have shared love of aviation with Dr. G. His teaching left a big impact on …

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

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous … Wednesday, Jan. 2 . Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester Dec. 15, and many campus services are already closed or have reduced hours through the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

Student awarded scholarships from pulp and paper organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and is pictured with Deanna Durham, TAPPICON’s Woman of the Year, and Maja Mejsner, TAPPI’s Women in Industry … Ownby  has received $2,000 in scholarships from TAPPI, a professional organization focusing on technical aspects of the … for my education,” says Ownby. “TAPPI offers me many valuable opportunities to network with other industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68502

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… 100,000 happy returns Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 by … Mich.—When faced with funding challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, members of Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sumption (Photo courtesy of Alchetron) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebrated British judge, … Otto Gründler Book Prize for the fourth in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain of Britain," is the winner of the 2017 Gründler Prize for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a goal of promoting student well-being first and foremost, Western … University is reaching out to Broncos to explore the pulse of campus.  The Healthy Minds Survey , which runs from Feb. … sweepstakes for $100 and $500 prizes. The survey marks one of the University’s final steps to become a JED Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace

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… has disrupted everything from live music, to athletics, to schooling and more. Dr. Doug Lepisto , Western Michigan University associate professor of management and co-director of the Center for Principled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 2,470 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,867 at the bachelor's level, 571 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

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… Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Thralls KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Charlotte Thralls , professor of English, has been chosen by the Association of Teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47574