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Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

News

… the first tweet!" Within three days, Angles had received so many boxes of books that it was practically impossible to … in. To date, they have processed 2,951 books, and there are still many more, mostly paperbacks, waiting to be … that they knew and loved," Angles said. "I can't imagine how surprised the people at the library must have been when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

WMU to become mecca for world's medievalists

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… scholars. Participants from around the world will fill area hotels and six campus residence halls in WMU's … The 2013 congress will include more than 575 sessions, many focusing on the presentation of scholarly papers, while … 2013 International Congress on Medieval Studies, including how to register, visit wmich.edu/medieval/congress or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6867

Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive

W Magazine

… Western’s 4x400 relay team. A literal leap of faith fits squarely into her wheelhouse. While she’s a Division I track … belt, she’s got much to learn. “I chose Western because of how competitive the business program was and how many resources it had for me,” she says. “There are so many

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and … into practice with a real-world scenario from their chosen career. A team of students from Supply Chain Management 3810 … chain management program,” says Caldwell. “The students showed strong engagement throughout the project and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering … of a particular one.” What are the top trends in AI and how will they impact organizations? Chen: AI will impact people’s lives in many ways, and we haven’t figured out everything yet. I …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on A … on his list for the future. But first, he's ready to learn how to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! … use them was so exciting," he says. "And they have so many machines! My favorite was the lathe." Getting involved …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “I … I am able to keep my options open because my major prepares us for any industry.”  – Rachel Millett KALAMAZOO —Back … program as a first-year student. “My peer mentor opened many doors for me and helped me find my passion in

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … new millennium dawned.  Mihelich checking out one of the many aircraft flown in for the WMU Aviation career fair: … at 100 percent, he enjoys his WMU history courses and "how America came to be," playing pool, watching golf and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

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… questions Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What are the responsibilities of political parties and citizens … Should medical care be rationed during a pandemic? How do we understand the deep hierarchical system … and places, including the United States, India and Nazi Germany. Students are able to earn WMU Signature credit for any …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert

Haworth College of Business

… Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert Submitted by … has long incorporated video content into his courses. He shared with us how he is shifting his courses to a distance learning model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58668