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Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids
WMU-Grand Rapids
… building and constructing with Tinker Toys. Kids watch an EggBot translate their design onto a ping-pong ball. Kids have the opportunity to … Mich.—Western Michigan University-Grand Rapids will team up with Autocam Medical, Bricks 4 Kidz, GRCC, Grand Rapids …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134
Persisting through the pandemic
W Magazine
… last year, I think about those pictures that if you look up close you realize there are hundreds of little faces and … engineering student Nick Durham, president of the group. They leaned on the skills they have developed over the … Dr. John Jellies stepped out of his comfort zone to amp up his virtual presence, setting up a studio and learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786
WMU seeking volunteers for Color Run 5K race
News
… and to greet runners. 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., to rev up the crowd, toss color and hand out water. Noon to 4 p.m. for race day cleanup. For more information , email volunteer@thecolorrun.com. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39015
Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership
News
… leave a final exam with a job offer, but Dr. Sakif Amin 's upper level sales course isn't a typical class. "This … Amin has partnered with an industry-leading plastics supplier Total Plastics, International (TPI) to give students … It's set me and my coworkers who have come from the program up to be successful." Haley Hall, Abby Kovacevich, Nolan …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international
Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective
W Magazine
… them to become more well-rounded professionals and people. Upon learning about the course, Fraley immediately … competent.” Experience-driven learning Broncos gain a leg up in their career journey with access to a multitude of … and beverages,” she says. “These were 12-hour days, sun up and sundown doing stuff.” During the trip, Fraley saw, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859
Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents
Haworth College of Business
… time in these rural communities, the volunteers would set up their tax centers and work up to 14-hour days, assisting the residents with their tax … began their journey, the volunteers hauled 50 pounds of supplies through airports and onto bush planes. “Visiting the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147
Study abroad at Western yields higher student success
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… . He is half Colombian and half German American. He grew up in a bilingual household. He is now minoring in Spanish. … the trip makes him a more competitive applicant for jobs upon graduation. He possesses stronger cross-cultural … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact
Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo
News
… in Michigan is among the state's top priorities, and a group of Western Michigan University students is driving … told students and 160 young professionals during an event designed to gain input from current young professionals in … "We have tasked these incredible students to employ a design-thinking problem-solving approach to diagnose, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403
Andy Grammer to perform campus concert
News
… released last year, and his first single, "Keep Your Head Up," has been certified as a Gold Record. He has played …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2273
Campus office hours released for holidays
News
… at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … Dec. 22; closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. The pharmacy drive-up window is open for prescription pick-up until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center is open. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36916