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Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus

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… from Three Rivers, Michigan, has been interning with Walbridge, a Michigan-based construction company, for about … tasks have ranged from quality control and making sure equipment is installed properly to completing daily reports … instincts: He lost a close friend to suicide. Turner stands near scaffolding inside the student center. "That time was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism Submitted by Erin Flynn … plans to bike 1,000 miles and raise $10,000 this summer for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. He … miles and raising $10,000 by Labor Day. Having already nearly met the goal by the July 4th holiday, he's on pace to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

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… Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for … Tyler Matta, Meegan Heerlyn, Hunter Shulfer, Hannah Kalleward and Max Vreman are all Broncos interning at GPI. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Enjoy live music Wednesdays downtown

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… Seventh Son July 23 , Flashing Blue Lights July 30 , The DeWaynes, South Kalamazoo Mall Aug. 6 , Blue Effect, South … on the Mall. Beverage sales require tickets, which are sold near the entrance. Sponsors include WZOX Z96.5 FM. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16364

BSON partners with University Libraries to enhance medication training

College of Health and Human Services

… BSON partners with University Libraries to enhance medication training Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, … learning experience. In Fall 2025, BSON partnered with the Waldo Library 3D Print Team to address these challenges … colors, as the printed pills were otherwise nearly indistinguishable from real medications. “Medication …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/med-training

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation … from Neuqua Valley High School in 2013.  Father-and-son time often was breakfasting at a nearby airport watching planes come and go.  Mom, a frequent …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy

Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA

College of Aviation

… Thinnes on When an individual has a natural passion for something, we often say it’s “in their blood.” For WMU … Private Pilot license and she and Andrew’s oldest son, Jim, was recently hired at Republic Airlines. Their youngest son, … and is already involved in Women in Aviation, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Alpha Eta Rho. Steve reported being thrilled that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… , to observe national Arbor Day. This will be the first time WMU has joined with the city to observe the day, which is … canopy on its main campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor … be a short program and tree planting starting at 10 a.m. near WMU's main campus. The second stage will take place at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31706

Speaking the language of success

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… so in a foreign country after leaving your family and home behind is a far more daunting task. Graduate student … abroad. WMU happened to be one of them," says Toker. "I was in charge of welcoming and hosting representatives." … a moment of serendipity, an email arrived in his inbox. "I was just looking for an exit for my future and for myself. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035

Third Light Center research grant awarded to two business professors

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Third Light Center research grant awarded to two business professors Submitted by Anonymous … the state of Chinese civilizations in the 21st century in times of accelerated globalization, and how that will impact … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/03/light-center-research-grant-business