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Industrial designers to speak on education challenges, opportunities

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… opportunities Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Two of the nation's leading design educators will speak at Western … future of design and design education. The talk from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in 3512 Knauss Hall features Eric Anderson , … bachelor's degree and Master of Industrial Design degree are from Pratt Institute. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14034

Media production company founder next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Romeo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The founder of Rhino Media will be the next speaker in the … Kevin Romeo will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44904

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… graduating seniors complete capstone projects that put their knowledge and skills into practice in real-world settings. They share the results during the Senior Engineering Design … piece of equipment in neuron stimulation studies. Nearly 250 engineering and applied sciences students were able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force

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… Flynn on Johnson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new state panel will offer recommendations to improve engagement among young … of Marshall, will represent Western Michigan University on the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force . She joins 32 … to break down existing barriers and ensure our elections are accessible to all." Johnson and her colleagues on the

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55833

Bronco men's basketball adds non-conference games to schedule

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU men's basketball. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University men's basketball team added 12 non-conference games to its 2014-15 schedule that will open at home with a pair of exhibition … Broncos have six non-conference home games at University Arena before the team opens its 2015 conference slate on the

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18441

History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… to her legacy as a trailblazer. In 1927, Tate became the first Black student to earn a bachelor’s degree from … at the WMU Student Center Gathering Stairs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 . In addition, alumna Sonya … Fellowship Program , a program for aspiring leaders who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd

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… Mich.--Sparks will fly at Western Michigan University when area senior citizens come to campus and rekindle memories of the exciting ballroom dances held in days gone by. TheThe doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo will start at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. while casino games will start at 6 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… Images) "Since I was a youngster, I've always dreamed big," the Western Michigan University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she was little. "At the young age of 9, I knew I … hired for the pilot show in 1969, Long would spend nearly 50 years on "Sesame Street." In the show's first season, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Baseball announces 2018 schedule

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… season at Houston Baptist University on Friday, Feb. 16 . The team's 2018 schedule includes 23 home games to be played … in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The club will square off against Yale, Campbell and Mid-American Conference … slate also includes MAC series against Toledo ( March 23-25 ), Kent State ( March 30-April 1 ), Bowling Green ( …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44159

Students asked for feedback on sustainability fee allocation

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… sustainability fee allocation Submitted by Anne Copeland on The sustainability survey is open through March 8. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Office for Sustainability at Western Michigan University is … can directly influence how the sustainability fee funds are spent. This survey serves to align the sustainability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21542