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Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… Why I give: Bill Thompson Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bill Thompson, BBA '65, celebrates the … of Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at Waldo Stadium. Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words … College of Education and Human Development, School of Music and Haworth College of Business. He's a Bronco sports …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… student thrives through new opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Varsha Sundareswaran is graduating with a bachelor's degree in aviation … 7,000 miles from her family in Bahrain, but Varsha Sundareswaran says Western Michigan University feels like home.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zahi Sanchez is ready to step into her … a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I'm looking forward to being part of PFAS removal from wastewater, nutrient extraction from water, removal of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… place at national university case competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on WMU students Katherine Anderson, Lucija … research about the area and demographics that the question was targeting," says Hejl. "Each member on the team … recommendations. Once the presenters began practicing, it was up to the larger research and preparation team to give …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… mentorship to KPS middle and high school students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Reading, writing and … director. "We're just trying to help the students any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just … where I can focus on them and their needs in a specific way or listen to concerns. I think it adds value and impacts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Professor Tim Palmer and his students … business and nonprofit leaders; experiencing Indian dance, music and art; learning to cook with Indian spices; and even … and experiences for his students almost 8,500 miles away. Through a well-established relationship with Christ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Van Der Kley

Board of Trustees

… WMU, 1980 OTHER INFORMATION Favorite book: The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff Success in one word: Worthwhile light left …

https://wmich.edu/trustees/vanderkley

Concerto competition winners to join WMU Symphony Orchestra in concert

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… winners to join WMU Symphony Orchestra in concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Fernandez, Keener … Cello and Orchestra." The program also will include Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" and Peter Illiyich … For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call (269) 387-4667. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31729

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… with Invisible Need to expand food options Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Feeding students isn't … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … says Jeffrey Wetherford III , a fifth-year instrumental music education major. "I've had students tell me that this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… prestigious National Science Foundation prize Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan … each earned a coveted National Science Foundation CAREER award and associated five-year grant, a top prize for early … computational science and medicine. Those who earn the award have the potential to serve as academic role models in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181