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Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western

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… finds spark at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bharat Goel is currently working as an engineer for Consumers … degree in electrical engineering and is working a full-time job as an engineer for Consumers Energy following a … says Goel, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. Uncertain what to specialize in, Goel dove into Western's robust …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in … Bernard-Hollins came across Tate's story nearly 20 years ago while vetting story ideas about African American firsts … when they go out into the world. We are teaching them what many call 'soft skills,' which are priceless in any …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068

WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference brings industry headliners to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference brings industry headliners to … with deep knowledge about food and consumer packaged goods. The conference, which on average attracts 800 … Food Systems Programs, ValleyHUB and Kalsec and is a time to network and learn more about food security and food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70877

Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness

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… a yoga class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed all gyms and athletic … that action, says University Recreation Director Amy Seth , doesn't mandate inaction. "Staying active during this difficult time is really important," she says. "Stress can affect our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… if WMU is closed Submitted by Deanne Puca on Click this logo in GoWMU to register your phone number in the WMU Alert system. … or both, depending on the delivery options chosen at sign-up. In addition, all students and faculty and staff members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50437

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… now finds herself at home, debuting clothing she's dreamed up in her home studio. LePine, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, is … in fashion design," says LeKander, of suburban Chicago, who initially considered a degree in music performance … an event and elevate our peers while keeping in mind what's going on around us," he says. "It's amazing that a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… Because usually, theoretically, the math works. But sometimes when you put it into practice, it's something … partnership with Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) in Dominican Republic. Through the agreement, … in ChemE-sports competitions, which allowed her to put what she learned in the classroom into practice through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

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… Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Go to class. Do your work. Ask for help.  Emblazoned on the … which stemmed from a simple question posed to Knutson about what it takes to succeed in college, became a sort of mantra …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68709

Planned burn scheduled at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

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… at the Asylum Lake preserve in 2007. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Up to 50 acres of prairie in Western Michigan University's … wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the go-ahead, and if it does, safety equipment is on hand for fire monitoring and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23346

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at … Runners can complete their designated race on their own time between May 1 through May 17. Race organizers have … and motivated,” she says. “On those really tough days, it doesn’t matter if I am getting 10 seconds faster, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104