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WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… and launching a pioneering two-year research project designed to determine best practices for engaging students, … energy consumption in buildings. The research project, supported by Honeywell and managed by WMU doctoral student … is home to seven Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—LEED—certified buildings, including the nation's first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… for full-time, part-time, co-op and internship roles. These free events are open to the public but are tailored for … students and recent graduates ready to launch or level-up their careers. Employers have posted jobs to the online … of Aviation: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual Spring Career Fair in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

'Queer Voices in Hip Hop: Cultures, Communities and Contemporary Performance'

W Magazine

… culture from voguing dance trends to Beyoncé's music to "RuPaul's Drag Race." "They're not newly emerging phenomenons. … released Nov. 2 and is available for purchase online . A free, open-access online version was also made available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69856

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to sustainable development for African nations.  The group will be making their presentations at the … is $50 for the entire conference; student admission is free The International Conference on African Development is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ … p.m. in the WMU Student Center ballroom. All events are free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. … in a time when racial, gender, cultural and many other freedoms are threatened. And although violence is often used …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… recently became a champion at the 2025 Vintage Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter … institutions around the world.    Finding b alance   From designing and refining experiments in the lab to presenting … Asif says. “And that can translate into engineering design as well.”   Asif can identify another through line in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the movies, he thinks about all the hard work, love and support behind the scenes that make the picture so … with the support of Western scholarships.    He immediately signed up to take French classes and began immersing himself … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability

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… mark with sustainability accolades. The University's amped-up electric vehicle (EV) charging network , facilities … questions to explore and demonstration projects to design and implement on equitable pricing, vehicle-to-grid … exchange, fleet charging, fleet electrification, free and electrified busing, complete streets, multimodal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133

Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

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… intellectual disabilities. Admission to the carnival is free, as is parking in lots 60 and 89. Preregistration is … It is known for its courageous participants, who dress up in zany costumes before they plunge, and for its Golden … be a heated hospitality tent where carnivalgoers can warm up between activities and a stage for live music and comedy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company

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… Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace … affectionate and cuddly." Her bird, Mr. Mango, often flies free around her parents' home. Aisha Thaj will graduate … Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured the "Maximum Ride" book series featuring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953