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Former development official to discuss climate change's economic impact

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… Wednesday, Oct. 11 , to discuss his latest book and lead a panel discussion with Western Michigan University climate … Sustainability. Dr. Vinod Thomas Dr. Vinod Thomas Thomas was director general of independent evaluation at the Asian … that assesses the bank's development effectiveness. He also was responsible for evaluating policies and thematic issues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42967

Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   “Their mentoring and donation have granted our … his career as a process engineer in automotive injection molding and component assembly at Summit Polymers. After …

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

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

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… opportunities to partner with industry professionals. "It was just this beautiful marriage of being able to combine … Winning designs Students presented their inventions to a panel of judges as well as potential investors from the … receiving patent filings include everything from a wall-mounted home energy tracker to a text translation …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

When language becomes liberation: WMU alumnus explores the power of English

College of Education and Human Development

… 2026), he argues that learning English serves as a pathway to dignity, leadership and opportunity for millions of … he moved to an all-girls inner-city school where English was taught one hour a day by non-English-speaking … one path,’” Hasan says. “So lack of English is this huge wall around them, which unless they can break through, they …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/08/wmu-alumnus-aamir-hasan-english-liberation-book

Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Chansheng He was awarded his third Fulbright Specialist Program award in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71392

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… on the first floor of Schneider Hall. The MBA Professional Panel (for WMU students) will be presented from 6:30 to … Day educates WMU students on the various career pathways associated with finance and personal financial … The event includes a networking breakfast, an industry panel, a mini career fair and an employer and faculty lunch. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space

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… Dakin , director of campus planning. "We're trying to move away from the rigid geometric shapes that characterize the … the plaza will be provided by a continuous, curved seating wall that will border bermed lawn panels that rise from the wall top, offering additional lawn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… including automotive, commercial truck and bus, solid waste and recycling, furniture, and material handling. With a core competency in large-scale plastic injection molding, Cascade Engineering is a global company with nearly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … me," he wrote years later in a scholarship application.  "I was very nervous as I boarded the plane with my mother, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

New student center highlights diversity and inclusion

WMU Student Center

… the Institutional Diversity and Multiculturalism committee was to create a space that centered on student inclusion and engagement. The “voices wall” inside the new student center will feature student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395