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Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir

College of Aviation

… of the art technology. He thought that getting experience with the SR20 as a primary training aircraft would prepare … very hard throughout his aviation education to network within the industry and create connections. Becoming … set a goal for himself to travel to as many countries as he can and learn as many of their languages as possible! Out of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/abuzir

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… often, we have the best of intentions; going into something with a keen sense of where we are heading.  However, it is … focused on two things: football and medicine.  “I will tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western … The time requirements for both of these pursuits are significant and occasionally push people away from doing one or the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace

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… and Business Strategy , researches how shared work rituals can inspire and give meaningfulness and purpose to employees … in a competitive environment,” says Lepisto. “When you begin seeing the world through situations and … in different ways, but there is some benefit to starting with the ritual first rather than a vision statement. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170

WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker Submitted by Chris Hybels on … to attend to gain valuable insight on how to support young gamers and learn from an industry professional.  … ethics, arts and business of video gaming. Working closely with the WMU Esports Arena, students will learn key …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/wmu-esports-arena-event-guest-speaker-nov-8

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… a space to find belonging, explore interests and engage with campus. Apply Now "It feels good to be around people … it's more than just a passion project; it's a career that you get to build and mold for yourself," Taylor says. She's … at Western and providing avenues to do that, so they can tailor the experience to their personal interests." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… for at-home learning. Starting a new life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making … about this very vulnerable population and considered, 'How can we use this opportunity to help teachers assist English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… through Friday, Nov. 12-18 . The 2016 observance begins with the Japan Festival and ends with China Day. In between, … Education Week includes events during which attendees can experience Caribbean life by way of the Dominican Republic, learn about how various refugees have made it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Students in Dr. Timothy Palmer's … question by learning the social responsibility that comes with being a business leader. "Most people have this image … Read her story . "The value is how many students we can reach; how much bigger the impact is on the community." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease

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… artery through the blood. An overabundance of LDL particles can lead to them getting trapped in the lining of the … to environmental factors, such as diet and smoking. "When you're younger and haven't eaten too many Big Macs, the … says. "But if you overload the system, you end up with fatty streaks in the arteries. So what we're trying to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… is banding together to provide health care providers with essential equipment. Across the nation, hospitals and … "We really feel a bit helpless, and this is one way we can give," he says. "Everyone in my department and at WMU is … of science fiction movie. Unfortunately, with this movie you can't just change the channel, and each time you tune …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693