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Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement

Haworth College of Business

… Trailblazer Student Recognition program, and one student was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program … a ceremony on April 15 , where the Trailblazer of the Year was also named. Brianna Amat , a food and consumer package … starting lines." The program is application-based, and a panel of college faculty and staff chose the twenty-five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23289

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Senior Engineering Design Conference

… a different power output from its cathode. A cathode was created to fill the role of a low power emission cathode. Additionally, the cathode was designed to allow the disassembly and replacement of … solar car required a larger aeroshell to maximize solar panel array area while minimizing drag and weight. The …

https://wmich.edu/engineering-senior-design/mae-projects

Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area

News

… of the first autism conference last year and the recent awarding of a $4 million grant from the state of Michigan to … for Autism." "We were so pleased that the turnout last year was so strong," says Dr. Stephanie Peterson , chair of the … and developmental disabilities." Keynote presentations A panel of six leading researchers and practitioners will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

News

… Top honors announced The competition’s highest honors were awarded to a group of distinguished young musicians. The following are their awards, name, age, school and teacher: Gold Medal:  Laurentia … , the first cellist originally from China to serve on the panel. “This competition showcases the future of classical …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

News

… of a series of academic paper presentations. Others are panel discussions, roundtables, demonstrations and … used booksellers and purveyors of medieval sundries. Wander through their “booths” to check out exclusive sales, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read

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… Healing and Transformation) Kalamazoo for the community panel at the National Day of Racial Healing Celebration. To … , includes keynote speaker, scholar and activist Dr. D-L Stewart at Colorado State University and his presentation "I … Great American Lie," uncovering the lie behind the American way of social and economic mobility, sponsored by the Walker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609

Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international students to teach their children about other cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… international students. Curley had a table at the sale and was signing up families who were interested in hosting a … School of Medicine. “Hosting international students is our way of showing our children the world without having to do a … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/bringing-world-home

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than … is … electric. It is blowing the guy’s game out of the water.”  Though Garnett’s comment referred to the NCAA … Basketball Tournament in March, the electricity he felt was far from a short-lived surge. The world of female …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

News

… and advocacy helped end the city’s use of corrosive river water in 2015. Learn how students can collaborate to … learn and challenge differing viewpoints in a respectful way," explains Jeff Breneman , WMU's vice president for … is lending its support to the series as leaders and panelists, including Emma Baratta , vice president for WSA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091