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Discover the IIAS Experience at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

Discover the IIAS Experience at WMU Submitted by Amelia … programs, the IIAS also offers a variety of physical spaces designed to support its mission of belonging, collaboration, … our WMU Essential Studies Clusters page to see how you can design your academic journey around themes like social …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/02/iiasexperience

From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… of Grand Rapids. "Whether it is streamlining aerospace hardware supply chains, helping with advising on logistics design considerations, or planning the long-term sustainment … can come back in unexpected ways and become valued assets.  You never know where your journey will take you."   …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

… Flynn on Located at 2618 W. Michigan Avenue, a new mural designed by Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, puts Bronco pride on full … in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever worked on. Students … Zenz himself understands the importance of building a broad set of professional skills. While earning his degree in art, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

News

… the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Snyder in … present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of musical improvisation at 7 p.m. in … Nov. 18 A presentation titled "Living Traditionally in a Modern World: Native Americans of West Michigan Adjusting to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041

Three recipients honored with 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award

News

… Three recipients honored with 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … Award at this academic year’s Fall Convocation ceremony, set to take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16 , in the … individual expertise with the core concepts and curricula designed and provided by Dr. Mark Orbe , professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69069

Campus marketing campaign invites potential Broncos to 'Strike Gold'

News

… Broncos to 'Strike Gold' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Design elements for the new campaign include sharp angles … accent color and a unique photographic style, the campaign was launched with a new 30-second television spot that is … the findings of 2015 marketing research into a new set of messages that matched the WMU brand. "We wanted to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34746

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

News

… is big business right now, with the sport exploding into primetime TV specials and a growing professional … starting up a pickleball club on campus. "Back in 2019, it was just my brother and me playing. He didn't know what he … his commitment to service. He first encountered God's Kitchen of Michigan at a free meal event in 2021. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

Electric scooter company to zoom into business college for first entrepreneurship forum

Haworth College of Business

… in 2008 and quickly realized that the electric scooters he was selling in the Seattle store were not meeting his expectations or those of his customers. Gast set out to create an electric scooter that provided the … that his customers expected, with an elegant and simple design. In 2011, Gast built his first Fido scooter in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26239

Japanese musician to perform on campus during second U.S. tour

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Raine Kuch on Sato Michiyoshi performs traditional and modern Japanese music on the shamisen. KALAMAZOO Mich.—On … Center Lecture Hall on main campus. Michiyoshi is an award-winning performer of "Tsugaru-jamisen," a dynamic style … Center WMU's Soga Japan Center is an interdisciplinary unit designed to promote knowledge of Japan to the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45560

Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach

College of Aviation

… Airport Executives at Bronco Bash, with Vice President Lily Dibaba.  For William Murphy, taking advantage of the … about accomplishing all that. . . and in spades.  By the way, Murphy has also logged time as a laboratory assistant … "It taught me how to create unique and creative paint designs," he says.  "I found it especially interesting …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/murphy