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Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… was honored by the YWCA Kalamazoo for her volunteer work and service to the community on May 18 . She was one of … because of her academic record and the work she has done at Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) as a restorative … the school." According to Lewis, the  volunteer work she is doing is all in preparation to become a better educator. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… against time to transition to renewable energy as the window to reverse the damage done by carbon emissions continues … our lives more and more, and we need to make a change in how we generate power," Gomez says. "If 20 years ago we … and motors." These components aren’t designed to work with the new technology, which can lead to more wear …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… world by storm Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brian Doxtator and Chase Chamberlin hoist the iconic Kentucky … a company was selling shares in cars. He thought about how he could expand on that idea, and sports—particularly … else,'" Doxtator says. Doxtator and Chamberlin first began working on Commonwealth in 2019. They launched their app in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award

News

… Pérez , Department of Spanish chair. "Our partners abroad adore her for her accommodating personality and generous … he writes. Her colleagues share that appreciation for her work, including Dr. Mercedes Tasend, WMU professor of … a former graduate teaching assistant. “Furthermore, she showed interest in her students’ lives outside the classroom. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72644

Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees

University Libraries

… a coordinator in our User Services department, Cherise Fox works with students and faculty, helping access research in … engaging, welcoming and supportive learning environments showcases how our customer service values extend into all areas of the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards

Spring 2023 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers

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… of Floyd Hall: Jan. 31 to Feb. 6: noon to 3 p.m.  The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in … in all academic programs and majors who have a desire to work at nonprofit organizations or government agencies or … email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729. Social Work Internship Job Fair Students interested in internships …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70370

Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the way Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   “Their mentoring and donation have granted our team the unusual benefit of worrying less about where and how we’re going to get materials, and focus more on the … had in the past.” Friends Bevins (left) and McKenzie both worked in a variety of industries before teaming up in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67020

Broncos Lead interns learn life skills in the legal field

W Magazine

… supervisor, from assisting with marketing, reviewing legal documents, helping with client relationships and services … which included meeting with clients and learning how attorneys foster relationships with them, left the … planning, business law and real estate law. Her incredible work as an intern launched her into employee status at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72528

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

News

… WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19 Submitted by Erin Flynn on D. Lai Hsien-yung demonstrates how his aerosol box is used. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The number of … , a Taiwanese doctor, invented the device to help medical workers in China who were running out of resources. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

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… teaches a class via WebEx from her dining room while her dog, Snowy, looks on. Follow the University's COVID-19 … learning new tools, as well," he says. "Our staff have been working long hours, into the night and throughout the … been trying to help part-time instructors reconceive of how to teach their classes," says Angles. " I'm trying to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532