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Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s … actually help make it happen." Young Greg Neff’s mind would be blown right now.  The two-time Western alumnus is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Poet Alison Swan reimagines the freshwater heart of North America in a literary way

College of Arts and Sciences

… for Saugatuck Dunes State Park , which was a founding member organization for the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance . … and environmental writer, as well as an activist. She’s been a writer for a long while, but she wasn’t an activist … that made her into one: the Saugatuck Dunes located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River became …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-poet-swan

WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services

Haworth College of Business

… Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Ken Jones will be leading the Bronco Source efforts. KALAMAZOO, … solutions and integrated supply management faculty member. "Through its use of cutting-edge supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30206

Meretta Marauders Years

Bronco Marching Band

… Marauders Years In 1945, a new director joined Western Michigan University's marching band: Leonard Meretta. During … In his first of 27 years, Meretta held rehearsals in two rooms in East Hall (and later held rehearsal in the East … time, he used a miniature gridiron, built by a faculty member from the industrial arts program to configure band …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/history/meretta

High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership

Merze Tate College

… and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership Submitted by Beth Pappalardo on Grand Rapids Public Schools students … perceptions of science careers first hand,” says Kimmy Beuchler , d irector of E arly C ollege P rograms in  Merze …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

News

… Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

News

… career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers Submitted by Deanne Puca on Virtual interviews are becoming the norm for many students looking to secure their … in a safe and significant manner with virtual jobs fairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 , and scheduled through Monday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

News

… book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wilson KALAMAZOO, … of Battle Creek, which was founded as a Quaker town and became a hotbed for spiritualism, attracting other, radical religious …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… schooner. The Great Lakes are the signature of a perfect Michigan summer, and on a hot June day, the ideal location … talking about experiential learning and there’s nothing better than going out and seeing firsthand how the natural … sciences. “The stuff we’re seeing with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), for example, is very reminiscent of things that …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/freshwater

Great Works Dance Project

Dance

… 2012 Choreography by Rennie Harris - Performed 2016 WESTERN MICHIGAN University's GREAT WORKS DANCE PROJECT The Great … Projects?  More videos are available at WMU Dance You Tube Channel .   Performed beginning in 1997, Great Works Dances have included the …

https://wmich.edu/dance/performance/great-works