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From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… “I remember the excitement of the football games: the cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I … my favorite sport growing up. That’s what I enjoyed.”  With his passion for sports, Conner pursued a degree in … with the mentality of doing more than what’s being asked of you.” Perhaps just as impactful as his campus involvement …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Peter Chu and company to perform concert

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… Mansfield New Works Festival, for the ninth season of "So You Think You Can Dance," and most recently, a full-length work for the … winter 2014, Mr. Chu will join Kidd Pivot for a North American and European tour. For more information about Chu, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9703

Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action

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… ancestral homeland and looking for new places to live. You have low-lying island nationals that are being relocated … disciplines and departments across campus, is partnering with a number of student organizations, academic colleges, … feel at ease or makes them feel a little more hopeful they can make a change." The Western Student Association is also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… students at Western Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the … of Michigan in which the students received training for young entrepreneurs. More than 300 teams submitted ideas, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Engineering alumnus produces ethically sourced chocolate

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Connor Tierney KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Connor Tierney graduated with a degree in engineering management technology in 2015 … beans and sugar—and are all about 70% dark. “You will find that 70% dark craft chocolate is much less … grow locally and eventually get into a rental kitchen so I can sell more online.”  Tierney hopes to scale the business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67926

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… to scientific outreach, but her most recent experience with the University’s Biological Sciences Research … cool. And I think it’s these kinds of experiences that give you the chance to do things you wouldn’t think you’d like.” … provide “teachers research and education opportunities that can enhance their classroom teaching and entice students to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

WMU Public Safety joins the 5% of Michigan police agencies to achieve accreditation

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… members and visited offices and places where compliance with the expected standards could be observed. The … standards under which it was initially accredited. "If you're stagnate and not improving, you're not growing and … Laws continually change; policies change. I don’t think you can ever stop being educated," Dedow says. The Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63372

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… the campus community will be welcomed to the fall semester with new street names, exterior signage and gateways, and … list of the physical address for all campus buildings can be found at wmich.edu/businessandfinance/forms . Campus … an important part of campus mailing addresses, and they can be found at the same site. Residence Life and other WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… better at what she already does. I love writing for actors with her gifts," says Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels of … every single day, and that’s more meaningful to me than I can even describe.” Daniels says Thomsen is a big reason … teach about comedy, specifically that it’s rooted in truth: You don’t ask for the laugh, you just tell the truth. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters

College of Education and Human Development

… overall health and fitness, potential health problems can be identified and addressed before they lead to … have demanding physical and mental stresses associated with their profession," says  Dr. Mike Miller , professor of … fitness levels of the on-call versus the full time and then you have to start asking the questions whether that impacts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647