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A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

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… to flight deck Submitted by Erin Flynn on Emily Hartzell is graduating with bachelor's degrees in aviation flight … Michigan University alumnus who is now a Delta pilot, suggested visiting his alma mater. Hartzell will remain at … feeling instantly at home on Western's Main Campus. But what really solidified her future as a Bronco was her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692

Festive weekend provides plenty of fun for the whole family

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Family Weekend is Oct. 26-28. KALAMAZOO—Hundreds of parents and family … people in students' lives an excuse to come to town for a visit, as well as a chance to experience what college life is like at WMU. Numerous events on campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2295

Science policy and politics under microscope in humanities talk

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… KALAMAZOO—The future of science policy under the administration of newly re-elected President Obama will come into … Publics Series. His presentation, "Political Science 2012: What the Election Means for Science Policy on Climate Change … Science of Why They Deny Science and Reality." He is a blogger for the Center for American Progress and Center for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3060

Mending the mind with music

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… manner. Western Michigan University alumna Julie Guy is doing just that with her business, The Music Therapy … who have been diagnosed with developmental and learning disabilities, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, … she says. "This will enable you to spend more time doing what you do well." In addition to surrounding herself with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47725

From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest

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… Ethics in Society. The center invited people to write about what ethical lessons they have learned from the "Star Wars" … lessons on ethics that can be found in the Star Wars movies is that anger doesn't always lead to the dark side," Clark wrote. "It depends on what you do with the anger. Anakin had chosen to get revenge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095

Richmond Center hosts 'Trace + Gestures Print Portfolio' exhibit

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO—The exhibit "Trace + Gestures Print … . The exhibit relates to how traces can effect change, how what imprints us as individuals can effect real changes in culture, politics and in our personal lives. What may seem ephemeral, such as an echo, can generate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13744

Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

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… by Erin Flynn on Kelsi Schmottlach and Ana Charnesky visited the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Schmottlach … grind peppercorn or salt." "We were able to get a sense of what it looks like to do product testing, what it looks like to use the plastic injection molding …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

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… Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … base at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field.  The following summer found her interning at … flight department.   But until then, she relishes what she is doing.  "Every day is different," Boyd says.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Alumnus helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills

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… Esports Arena. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The esports industry is a booming, billion-dollar business complete with massive … skill that has earned him the attention of some of the biggest teams in esports. His company incorporates things like … through Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity at WMU. What I learned through Haworth College of Business provided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69809

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