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Hip-hop performance, film screening among events planned for Native American Heritage Month
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… Flynn on Dr. Dee Ann Sherwood and Shabanaa Bush, pictured far right, gather with panelists and attendees of an event on Indigenous Peoples' Day. … really want to learn about but don't necessarily know how to connect with tribal communities." Western also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73305
Racing toward his goals: Engineering student follows passion on the track
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Racing toward his goals: Engineering student follows passion on the track … hands on with cars and dreamed of becoming a racer. On my tour of WMU, I saw the car sitting in the lobby of the … his first engineering course. “My favorite experience so far at WMU was the intro to mechanical engineering course …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66110
WMU has several connections with film premiering at Air Zoo
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Pilot Error" will be shown Nov. 8 at Air Zoo in Portage, Mich. PORTAGE, Mich.—Some … inspired by the true story of a French airliner that went missing over the Atlantic in 2009. In addition, several of … the Worlds" and "The Watcher) and Richard Riehle ("Glory," "Casino" and "The Fugitive"). Emmy Award-winning composer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20050
Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western
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… here in the United States," she says. That dream is about to come full circle as Wong prepares to graduate in … with computers and numbers. "It's interesting for me to see how as users, or as humans, we can use programming or coding … out to individual students." TACKLING CHALLENGES Wong, far right in the second row, joined WMU's women's rugby …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741
Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert
Haworth College of Business
… Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and … verified) on Dr. Jim Eckert delivers distance education from home. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Jim Eckert , Robert S. … video content into his courses. He shared with us how he is shifting his courses to a distance learning model …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58668
Distance education: You do you
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… Distance education: You do you Submitted by Stacey Anderson … our semester, choosing the technology that best supports how you teach is my advice to faculty,” says Rea. “If you … your experiences with your colleagues, so we all learn from each other.” Advice for students Dr. Marcel Zondag …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871
Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign
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… YORK—A former Western Michigan University football standout is putting his success to good use. Sam Beal , now a … Beal says. "I would love to be that voice and be out there showing that I’m supporting beating this disease." The … being a professional athlete and the potential for impact far beyond the field. "It's about more than just football. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687
Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act
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… next act Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery for Western Michigan … The Western Michigan University graduating senior is looking forward to his first industry job, beginning a … of industry professionals during the annual Music Theatre Showcase in New York featuring senior performance majors, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064
New book about World War II memories grows out of class project
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… verified) on Students conducted interviews locally and as far away as Canada for the project. KALAMAZOO—A Western … of the World War II era has grown into a book that now is being sold online. "There is No Substitute for … John M. Dunn lent his recollections of the era, recounting how maybe he took a little bit of his sister's fudge back …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025
Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey
Haworth College of Business
… by Abbie Griffith on Fahad Shiraj KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From Dhaka, Bangladesh, senior Fahad Shiraj has learned to be curious and brave during his time at Western Michigan University. Majoring in business … was a breathtaking experience. I cannot emphasize enough how important this professional trip is and how it has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161