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WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race
News
… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University women aviators will join 50 … race that dates back to the days of Amelia Earhart and features top women flyers from around the nation. From left: Satkowiak, Walston and Quandt Pilot Shelby Satkowiak , a recent WMU graduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531
Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor
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… Inspirational. Four staff members who routinely go above and beyond their job descriptions will be honored for their exceptional contributions to Western Michigan University. Dr. Vun Doubblestein , Rebecca Huntley , Shari Rose and Dustin Skaggs have been selected to receive the Annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240
WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences
Theatre
… Emily Duguay on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Theatre at Western Michigan University will present the world premiere … been adapted for the stage by the WMU Department of Theatre and Kalamazoo playwright and Education for the Arts teaching … director and published playwright, and has worked with Handspring Puppet Company since 2007. Handspring Puppet Co. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300
Willow Martin: Finding your balance
Haworth College of Business
… For the past four years, Willow Martin has flown to Florida and then driven her grandparents, who winter there, back to … this year’s trip was anything but typical. Near the end of Western Michigan University’s spring break, Martin’s grandmother called her and said they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744
Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion
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… (not verified) on WMU alumna Lesley Ware, proprietor and chief educator at Creative Cookie and published author KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If Lesley Ware could … envisioned it years ago as an elementary education major at Western Michigan University. It's just that her classroom is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905
Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease
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… on heart disease Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Springstead KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University engineering professor has been … Institutes of Health to continue his research into understanding the underlying biological mechanisms that lead to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649
Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building
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… on WMU's Lee Honors College KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The home of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been … the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is the national benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608
Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments
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… fueling technological advancement in an engineering lab at Western Michigan University. Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, says a friend who is legally … does not cover." The physical stress of constantly carrying and sweeping a cane can also take a toll on the person using …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553
Community invited to help WMU celebrate 2015 Homecoming
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… game for the 2014 Parade of Flags. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—History and traditions are taking center stage during Western Michigan University's Homecoming week and Family Weekend, Monday through Sunday, Oct. 19-25 , and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27946
Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards
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… Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor three individuals … with students. The late Michael Braun , Dr. Scott Cowan and Dr. Scott Slawinski will be honored as recipients of … campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholar and Distinguished Faculty Scholar as well as winners of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48800