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Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Siegel's exhibit will be on display through April 16. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan … these varied elements of her identity and reflects them in what she calls "a mélange of various kinds of art in … set for March 26. Siegel is particularly enthusiastic about what she offers in this exhibit. Through these and all of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547

Product design major gets a broad range of internship experience through Broncos Lead Internship Program

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… Broncos Lead Internship Program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Isabella Waite got the opportunity to experience product … experience relevant to her career goals in product design. What she wasn’t expecting was the remarkable range of … skills I have learned through these internships are beyond what I could have ever imagined," says Waite. “It was an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72524

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… Easter Sunday mass via livestream with photos of parishioners in pews in South Orange, New Jersey. (Photo by … religion, who is leading the project alongside Dr. Diane Riggs , a faculty specialist. "(Teaching) modules will serve … of their religion," Borg says. "It is difficult to say what changes will remain once the pandemic is over, however …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002

Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lynn Edwin and Mindy Chin assist AJ Maynard as he plays trumpet with the United States … Jailene Rodas-Sandoval, Alyson Johnson, Bethany Driggers, Cody Gibbs, Destiny Miskey and Sydney Grenier. … And her mentors … said, 'Let's go look at the band and see what they're doing.' And she just got so excited, and after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Honors college offers fun summer programs for bright kids

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… in ATYP, nor are there any eligibility requirements. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Returning programs Seven programs … senior year in high school develop essay ideas and focus on what they really want colleges to know about them. It is for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6574

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, … preferred among human partners will carry over to what is preferred from a robot interlocutor. Or, owing to … message patterns? Autumn and Chad Edwards also can control what the robot says to test different patterns of speaking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… a mechanical engineering major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … half the week, but I love it." The love of the sport is what drew Backe to WMU. He started playing rugby in … how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

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… Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Marching Band … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band … of marking its own milestone anniversary and reflecting on what its own long history of excellence has engendered— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

Sharon K. Johnson obituary

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… At the time of her retirement, she was a custodian in what is now Facilities Management-building custodial and support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46243

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

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… to inspire a new generation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alexis and Justin Black sit together in their new home. … "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at least three generations of … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818