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Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… as the city of Kalamazoo undertakes critical infrastructure work that will shut down Michigan Avenue from Western Avenue … Avenue intersection also will remain open during the work. See a larger map of the closure here . As a result, … deep as 17 feet. WMU officials and Kalamazoo city personnel worked together closely to find a five-day window that would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Reality Spotlight Partner Program for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during … Learn more about Brown's JetXplore project and the work of other mixed reality pioneers. Microsoft HoloLens … for aviation classrooms Brown Through Brown's HoloLens work, WMU has become the first aviation program in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and succeed in college through a growing statewide network of higher education programs dedicated to that goal. … for Fostering Success and a professor in the School of Social Work. "With this funding we continue the work of … from caregivers and foster youth to school districts, social service organizations and colleges, meet regularly to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… entrepreneur behind a device that provides a portable workspace when working with blueprints and other large … Magazine.  Thomas' passion for entrepreneurial thinking and social entrepreneurship sparked his desire to establish this … business accelerator that gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

From VP to FO – Logan Brown’s Involvement, Engagement and Internships Lead to Success

College of Aviation

… love what we do and we're lucky to be able to fly for our work.  If you get nothing else out of this internship, I … , he thinks the best thing about his job is simply going to work.  Yet getting there is not all that easy.  "Becoming an airline pilot is a lot of hard work as countless other alumni can attest," Brown says.  "It …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/loganbrown

AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force

College of Aviation

… schedule is a three-hour class exploring how the Air Force works -- the nitty-gritty stuff such as how personnel are … Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport operations.  Working the ramp for Delta Connection flights coming into … operate from the ground level, how weight and balance works, how fueling works," and all kinds of under-the-radar …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/bush

Lifelong Learning Academy announces summer session

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… stimulating, promotes personal growth, and fosters social engagement. Academy courses are provided for the joy … editing, the historical highways of southern Michigan, the social history of baseball, landscaping with native plants … and the WMU Bookstore and access to study groups and other social events. Membership is $35 for a full year. To request …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/447

WMU's tobacco-free status is topic of campus forums

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… services, tips for supervisors and faculty on how to work with smokers, tip sheets and toolkits being developed, … and frequently asked questions on enforcement and social norming. The session presenters also will share …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17526

Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… livestreaming composing sessions at home. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Social distancing is spurring creative connectivity around … during the) pandemic has had a rather positive effect on my work," Codrington says. "I have been incredibly fortunate … virtual performances and shared playlists sweeping social media right now. "This sort of thing gets taken for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free. Multicultural Meet and Greet — 6 to … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free. "Establishing a … forum for scholars at WMU and in the West Michigan area who work on Asia to share their research and to learn about ways …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48335