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Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

News

… the next steps on the path to his dream job: helping other young men acknowledge and overcome trauma. "I've been … We all face challenges in life that we sometimes feel we can't get through; I want to be that driving force that … breaks down those barriers and challenges that interfere with human growth." A scar on the left side of Hargrave's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… , secured a second place win in the Pacific Northwest Canned Pears Can-Do Challenge this summer. Francisco's … goat cheese sandwich, featured a homemade kimchi made with canned pears, thick-cut cherrywood bacon, goat and … muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… the equation was spawned a little earlier when Brown was a youngster in her hometown of Otisville, a small hamlet … Brown has a hangar full of trophy mentors.  She interacted with all of them on her way to a 2011 degree in aviation …  They make certain I am doing what I am supposed to do so I can advance my career." Then there is Jelani Kelley , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

Welcoming messages going up around campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… up around campus Submitted by Korey Force on Welcome boards can be found near the entrance to WMU’s libraries. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Be proud," "Mi casa es su casa" and "You belong here" are just some of the messages people have … as well as other previous comments. "If we do not agree with where we are at the top in our country, then we need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526

Men's soccer falls in MAC Tournament Championship game to Akron

News

… soccer team fell to No. 7 Akron 3-1 in the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship game Sunday afternoon … had cleared the ball off the line to tie it up at 1-1 with 11 seconds left in the half. WMU got seven shots off in … start we weren't able to disrupt their rhythm, and when you play Akron, I believe that is the key if you want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43773

Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for their innovative approach to helping structures better withstand extreme weather, earthquakes and other threats. … important structures, including our homes, the structures can be unsafe,” says Nath. “Our whole message is that we … the LSAMP program to engineering students. “It will push you way out of your comfort zone but also provide you with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837

Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall

University Libraries

… study space for students, increase energy efficiency with new lighting, improve the accessibility of our stacks … users while we update our spaces. We will do everything we can to help our users get what they need throughout the … for WMU students and employees and make it easy to get what you need."   Subscribe to the University Libraries' email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971

Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo

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… The CD includes hundreds of photos Stroh took of significant buildings and building features found within a one-half mile radius of Bronson Park . The … Bronson Park. "The photographs from the tours show details you wouldn't be able to see except with a long telephoto …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12737

Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals

W Magazine

… to forever chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on PhD candidate Ethan Coffin holds a novel foam sampler developed … streams or drinking water, like carbon filters, but you’re getting the PFAS on that and then putting it into … cycling and chemical transformations of PFAS precursors within landfills and wastewater treatment plants. These …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… the White House. They also toured other buildings and met with legislators. Méndez calls visiting the White House "a … for Hispanics , Rodríguez was charged with nominating candidates for the inaugural White House celebration. He … Historically Black Colleges and Universities) said, 'I want you guys to take in how you're feeling right now, sitting in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523