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WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… learning laboratory' models sustainability Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand … though still in its infancy. Much of the fledgling forest was last year the unpaved driveway to a soccer field, and thus largely hardpan, stony, not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

Pilot training program recognized for excellence

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… Pilot training program recognized for excellence Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A national aviation … Transportation Association's 2018-19 Industry Excellence Awards recognized WMU's aviation programs for outstanding … field. This is the first year WMU has been chosen for the award and the first time a four-year institution has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53459

WMU student fundraiser planned for Irish senior center

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… fundraiser planned for Irish senior center Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students dance with members of the … Day Center in rural northwest Ireland. WMU students became aware of the center's financial hardships due to a downturn … it would be devastating to the participants if this center was closed down." "The fundraiser is such a good cause and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15805

Five candidates for dean of engineering will visit campus

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… for dean of engineering will visit campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's College of Engineering … , associate dean for undergraduate studies and the Wayne and Juanita Spinks Professor of Mathematics and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14757

U.S.-Africa environmental justice tour part of Whitney Young event

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… justice tour part of Whitney Young event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Two prominent … The event also will feature Whitney Young student scholar award recipients and is free and open to the public. Free … Young Jr. Scholars Program The late Whitney M. Young, Jr. was an internationally renowned social worker and one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14476

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Sara Karsten and … instructor at the college. Karsten is a 2005 graduate of Onaway High School. "It's going to challenge me not only as a … over the handicap speed as possible. The pilots have the leeway to play the elements by holding out and timing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905

Become familiar with Western's winter weather closure policy

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… with Western's winter weather closure policy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the winter season … closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66299

Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'

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… in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kemar Williams stars as Dontrell Jones in … 5, at the Williams Theatre on Western's campus. Donovan Wade, right, plays Dontrell's best friend in the production. … what that means. And telling it in a poetic way and in a musical way, in a magical way, is something that we have not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… legislators at environmental policy town hall Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The college experience is … aides, presenting their research on community solar and water infrastructure funding. (Courtesy: Getty Images) "The … student from Kalamazoo who is also studying Spanish. "This was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… helps brew exciting career now on tap for student Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sydney Taylor completed an internship at … train for six weeks at the company's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before selecting the region she will … who were in food marketing and they liked it, and it was an almost 100% job placement rate," says Taylor. Taylor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045