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Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

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… officially kick off the festivities by firing Boomer, the cannon. Then Lance Taylor , the new head football coach, … cheer teams collaborate for a joint performance. Visitors can also check out a number of fun activities such as an … to earn points for engaging in events on campus. Points can be exchanged for prizes and raffle entries throughout …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed

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… the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to reverse this trend. Dr. Richard V. Reeves , who … Initiative. Reeves will discuss what local communities can do to close the gap so children who are poor, especially … gap The impact of poverty and race on chances for upward mobility is well documented in Kalamazoo, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… him up for a promising future. “My mother and father struggled with addiction and severe mental health issues, which … Stuckhardt is taking advantage of every opportunity he can. One of his leadership roles is serving as the director … preparing me for a successful career in sales. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of getting involved …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… instructors and peers having a window into their home life can be daunting. A privacy screen decorated for use as a … and her parents purchased dozens of privacy screens kids can set up to block out the background during their virtual … where they're actually teaching as well. They saw the struggle immediately, because half of the students they work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… enroll with Western for an additional three credits, which can be applied to the aviation technical operations, flight … this agreement, KCTC students will not only gain a significant advantage in their pursuit of a college degree but also …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… levels in the process,” says Gilchrist. “These experiences can not only help to shape and define a student’s career, but it can also shape and define the research by involving a … be able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

WMU students eligible for deep discount on symphony tickets

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students can attend performances of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra … a $5 ticket to any available seat in the house. Students can next take advantage of the offer Friday, Nov. 20 , when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27882

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on campuses and similar locations.     As the name suggests, Revision Autonomy is committed to change. … fully autonomous vehicles, once developed, will significantly reduce accidents,” says Dr. Zachary Asher , … accidents by providing additional lane information, which can assist both drivers and vehicle systems,” says Asher. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents

Welcoming messages going up around campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… up around campus Submitted by Korey Force on Welcome boards can be found near the entrance to WMU’s libraries. … marginalized," she says, "the library is a place where they can find a comfortable and welcoming environment, staffed by … as well as employees and the Kalamazoo community about what can be done to make sure everyone feels safe and welcome. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefit

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… held this semester so Western Michigan University employees can learn about their free-tuition benefit. All employee … benefits eligibility. Full-time benefits-eligible employees can take undergraduate or graduate courses tuition free. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42941