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School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Institute of the Environment and Sustainability about how best to collaborate and strengthen teaching and … it’s going to be an opportunity for faculty members to work together,” says Ofori-Amoah. “We are bringing together … something more unique for themselves and their students. “Down the line we know there will be some transitions, trying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… current Epsilon Xi chapter vice president, charter member Douglas Smith and Dr. William Pickard. Back row: Max … is currently on display at the Venice Biennale, a historic show sometimes likened to the Olympics of the art world. His … on campus in 2012. "I had just published a book about my work … and gave it to him to read, and he fell in love with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives

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… boot to save limbs and lives Submitted by Erin Flynn on Doctor of physical therapy students Pham Tram and Sean Clark … the making is now nearing the finish line for Lawson, who worked with Dr. Christopher Arena , associate professor of … so far, are remarkable; initial research at Western shows SenLore's combination of heat and electrical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303

WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… school computer programming contest Saturday, Nov. 15, showcasing the talents of the future generation of computer … contest is a great opportunity for high-school students to showcase their programming skills,” says Carr. “I can …   Sebastian Bagley   Hayden Helms   Aidan Liu   D1 Moggers (Ann Arbor Pioneer)   Michael Wu   James Hollingsworth …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/high-school-programming-contest

Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

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… and creatures of the Cretaceous. "The whole idea was, how do we engage the community more?" says Dr. Robb Gillespie , … pandemic temporarily put expansion plans on hold, but work is now underway to ramp development back up. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… to 5 p.m. in Sangren Hall, Room 3510.  Wallis will explore how four diverse, marginalized Chinese groups: young creatives from rural areas, rural microentrepreneurs, domestic workers and young feminist activists are using social media …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews

Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'

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… in West Michigan Series lineup including "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," "Les … for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is … as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county—and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52449

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… they were exposed to individually and as a cohort, how they learn to be flexible and adaptable and how this … different cultures, which is not something I got to do a lot of previously," says Kara VanderKamp , of … culture, from clips of traditional music to books and artwork. "From a social studies perspective, we're preparing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Western’s new associate provost for equity-centered initiatives champions systemic educational equity and inclusion

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… to equity and inclusion is evident in his prolific work,” says Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice … communities through the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona . He spent the week of Sept. 12 in Phoenix at a meeting … of our enrollment and success efforts for our students and how it aligns to our strategic plan,” Rodríguez says. “That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72897

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… and aerospace engineering. The research team will study how to improve the ergonomic design and cane-use … project's principal investigator, says the long cane and how it is used was developed during the 1940s during World … partly due to lack of research. Kim and his team hope to do something about that. "Use of a long cane provides a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729