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Why I give: David Lyth

W Magazine

… of engineering Managing people, money and projects. That’s how Dr. David Lyth , M.S.‘79, professor emeritus of engineering, sums up what he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb … Joyce in 1973. He earned his Master of Science in business from Western in 1979 and then a doctorate from Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Students receive funding for sustainability projects

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… to six projects in the fall semester, the program has dispensed a total of $42,731 during the 2011-12 academic … in engineering design technology, and Josef Imesch from Farmington Hills, Mich., a senior majoring in engineering … Student Organization that teaches students about plants and how to grow them. Student Sustainability Grant proposals are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/675

Counseling alum writes her trauma and journey to heal with memoir

College of Education and Human Development

… her trauma and journey to heal with memoir Submitted by Chris Hybels on Demarra West, author of "Me Too: A Therapist's … I started writing it before I even realized I had a lot of my own healing to do," explains West. "Before my healing … with her absentee father and the violence she witnessed from her stepfather. By age 13, she had already experienced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75465

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… in second Bronco Challenge Submitted by Erin Flynn on Full Disclosure team members Cloe Fetterolf, Victoria Loikits and … to sustainability problems drew innovative pitches from Western Michigan University students at the second … understand that, and they're really passionate about how to use their profession, their skills and their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

Record number of companies possible for 2013 Career Fair

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Career Fair 2013 is Thursday, Feb. 14. KALAMAZOO—Another record year may be … signed up to participate. That's a significant increase from a few years ago," says event Co-chair Surangi Pradhan, … deadline is still a week away, 170 have registered so far this year. The event, which is organized by Career and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4508

Part of Ring Road to close temporarily this summer

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… Part of Ring Road to close temporarily this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A portion … lot will be accessible throughout the closure. Traffic from Howard Street routed south Vehicles will be allowed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24379

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University alumna Erica Wehrwein knows how important it is to have teachers who encourage and inspire you.   For Wehrwein, that encouragement came from her high school biology teacher Ferne “Bud” Ellis .  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144

Rally for academic success comes to campus

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… to academics will take place at Western Michigan University from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 , at the Campus … in the Bernhard Center. During the event, called Success is My Only Option, WMU staff and registered student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1955

Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mother-daughter duo Robyn Cornish, B.S.'98, and Bridgitt Cornish. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Among … unique twist. One of her team’s industry sponsors from Pfizer is Bridgitt’s mom and fellow Bronco, Robyn … with each other.  “I find it exciting to connect with my daughter on most topics regarding industrial engineering. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… between Western Michigan University and the city of Niles, is hosting its annual summer lecture series and open house. … July 11 , "Explaining the 'Boom' in Copper Studies: How New Technologies Help Us to Understand Old Ones,"  … University. Fort St. Joseph also hosts its free open house from  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47845