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Students help lead COVID-19 prevention, education efforts on WMU campus

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… pandemic. A group of Western Michigan University students is leading the charge to keep their peers safe and, … Vice President of Academic Affairs Jennifer Bott . "This is what they've chosen to do as their career, and so what better way to give them skills and portfolio pieces …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61540

Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs during the fall semester … when using non-scientific evidence in medical practice? What should doctors do when their professional code of ethics contradicts what they believe is best for transgender patients? Meetings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69336

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for Shaniya Tate . But it’s a far cry from … and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more … when I was small to get to where I needed to be. I respect what therapists do, and I would like to help others as I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

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… research studies using new methods that could help scientists create more effective vaccines for viral infections … predictability, Durbin says. “We were totally amazed by what we saw.” The evidence points to the need for matching what Durbin and Makin refer to as the “order parameter” of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

Dramatic Lake Michigan helicopter crash, rescue on tap in WMU talk

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… account at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in 208 Bernhard Center. His presentation is sponsored by the WMU Aviation Student … and co-pilot Larry Murphy and Amway executives set off from what is now Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand … they were halfway across Lake Michigan when they heard what sounded like a shotgun blast from the tail of chopper. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36669

Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus

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… Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Rock … "Can't Fight this Feeling," "Renegade" and "I Want To Know What Love Is." Learn more about "Rock of Ages" at … Gauthier at @email or (269) 387-2245. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 19, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/86

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… and Retired Air Force Officer Tracy Smiedendorf during his WMU Commencement in 1983 During a 27-year career in the Air Force, Tracy Smiedendorf logged more than his share of vivid memories.   How about … Michigan University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… to highlight energy-efficiency improvements Honeywell is currently making in more than 50 WMU facilities. The … commitment to sustainability has always revolved around what we can accomplish technically as well as what we can do by harnessing the power of a community made …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern Submitted by Erin … It's pretty great!" While she can't discuss details of what she has in the works, she's excited to be diving into … me tips and tricks of the trade," Dempster says. Much of what she's learned in the classroom over the past three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on More than 400 vendors, from registered student organizations to University departments to … Michigan University. This is an opportunity to showcase what Western is all about,” says Tyler Maruschak , assistant … I’ve been able to take classes I’ve had and really apply what I’ve learned.”   Stay on top of the latest Bronco Bash …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025