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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

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… the classroom, the next generation of innovators is thriving at Western Michigan University through … and the technology sector, gave her important insight into what she could expect in the infancy of her business. "I … I had to improvise on the spot or rely on the memory of what I prepared on the slides to present when curveballs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of Western Michigan University,  Jacob … lot of mistakes throughout it, but ultimately learned about what all things need to be considered, prepared for, and … an experiment. A part of Roberts’ journey in discovering what career to pursue was joining Western Aerospace Launch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research Submitted by Erin … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those failure mechanisms is really important," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

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

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s … 175.  He was upgraded to captain's status in 2017, saying "What a thrill it was to taxi a jet for the first time."   He … aviation industry," he says.  "I received not one, but two furlough notices from Delta in the span of a few months."   …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

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

WMU supply chain students secure first place at Operation Stimulus Competition

Haworth College of Business

… University and Wayne State University.  Operation Stimulus is a national competition with decades-long ties to the … environmental and technological advancements and decide what changes the company should make in future semi-truck purchases. What secured the win for the Business Broncos was their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75345

Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'

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… the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … Unpredictable and irreverent, "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" is never the same show twice. Expert puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026

Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis

College of Arts and Sciences

… Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tabitha DiBacco, … taught to in-depth defend our work to experts in our field. What we don’t have as much practice with is very succinctly … and research stood out as the best to the judges.  “The biggest challenge (for competitors) is to very quickly tell a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68578