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Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… that her lifelong love for math and science, bolstered by supportive faculty, led her to choose engineering. “Our … herself to learn by doing. “The veteran members are always willing to help, and it is a great way to get out of the classroom,” says Jarrett. “Involvement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271
Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans
News
… their dreams. Since 2008, WMU has been one of a select group of American universities enrolling students through the … hours under the "extended schedule of schools." Speeding up change Still, the new politician says it will take a lot … to 35. He explains that although these young people make up 35 to 36 percent of the D.R.'s population, they make up …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111
Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity
News
… such a brighter perspective on life. It's improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an … and wellness. "I was able to research the connections between integrative holistic health and spirituality and … I was learning a lot about scenic art and costume design," Osterhout remembers. While theatre may have been her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949
2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation
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… celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jeff Eckert, certified … as Western's resident Lorax, Darrell Junkins , grounds supervisor, spoke for the three trees, which he deemed guests … atmosphere climbing apple trees as a kid. I just have always loved trees," he says. "My entire life, I've planted or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542
New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'
Study of Ethics in Society
… crises across the world, our own lives can seem so insignificant. Yet we know our lives are important, and living … is a long tradition in the study of ethics to reflect on ways in which we can become better people and develop better communities by living lives …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0
WMU prepares for archives construction on Oakland Drive Campus
News
… Michigan University officials are gearing up for the next major campus construction project as the … July groundbreaking. Funding for the project includes two significant private gifts. The search for a new home for the … be renovated or adapted for reuse in a cost-effective way. It will be demolished this summer at about the same …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/635
Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions
News
… cultural preservation and U.S. immigration policy are up for student and public discussion during Western Michigan … and employees. Students from the University will earn WMU Signature credit if they attend all scheduled meetings of … will be provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign up for a book club at ethicscenter@wmich.edu no later …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50863
Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act
News
… as a professional in the business,” says Brown, who grew up in Grand Rapids. “The individuality in a lot of Western … Brown made at WMU have him excited to start his career halfway around the world in Japan. “I have met lifelong friends … from different cultures and backgrounds has impacted the way I see and navigate the world.” While he won’t get the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064
Exceptional finish for sales students in national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… and Maddie did a great job of adapting the WMU Haworth way of selling to meet the criteria of the judges.” Kastel, … format of the competition. Since Kastel and Miller ended up competing at the exact same time, Nielsen was able to … simultaneously from the sales lab. “I was so proud of how supportive Maddie and Austin were of one another throughout …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66860
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… records a video for her machining class. Broncos are always ready for a challenge. That ability to adapt and rise … with no more performances and a student with no more warm-ups, naps in the student lounge or improv jams with my … in April, found software which allowed her and her senior design project partner to control their lab computer remotely. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590