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College of Aviation's 75th anniversary celebration peaks in October

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… College of Aviation's 75th anniversary celebration peaks in October … Michigan University aviators marked the 75th anniversary of aviation education at WMU. Nearly 400 people from around … mechanics. That same year, WMU began offering the ground school portion of the Civilian Pilot Training program, …

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Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize Submitted by Erin Flynn on … an idea that's in its very early stages that I thought of." Vaughn came up with the idea for SnapDuct—an innovative … I found to be a problem in the industry is the process of installing ductwork and sealing it at the same time. It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming Submitted by Erin Flynn on An … among the events the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is hosting. KALAMAZOO, … and science skills to Kalamazoo-area elementary and middle school students. "I love the Marvel movies, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award

Jazz Studies

… Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. … at renowned institutions including the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music at Western Michigan University,  Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Community College and Jacobs School of

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna Submitted by Erin Flynn on … encountering racism. There was a television crew at her school in Detroit interviewing students, and Lymon was … says. She found that guidance at a college fair at her high school where she met Alvina Gipson , assistant director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

Interview with David Hadbawnik, Editor of Postmodern Poetry and Queer Medievalisms: Time Mechanics

Medieval Institute Publications

… Interview with David Hadbawnik, Editor of Postmodern Poetry and Queer Medievalisms: Time Mechanics … Institute Publications is proud to announce the publication of the second title in our New Queer Medievalisms series: " … down a cliff at an ocean. Even in my lifetime the immediacy of that word will fade. It will be dead as 'Alas.' But if I …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/hadbawnik-interview

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by … audio board," says Anna Puca , a student at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. Puca and Portage Central High School student Julia Strauss worked in collaboration with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

How Inclusive Is Your Curriculum? History and Perspectives of APIDA Identities

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… How Inclusive Is Your Curriculum? History and Perspectives of APIDA Identities Submitted by Vunsin Hiew Doubblestein on … Together, we will create an interactive, graphic timeline of key events in the journey toward equality. We will also … for higher education practice and the need for development of policies, programs, and services designed to be more …

https://wmich.edu/events/67533

WMU College of Arts and Sciences selects new Acting Associate Dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU College of Arts and Sciences selects new Acting Associate Dean Nicolas Witschi, Western Michigan University professor of English, will serve as acting associate dean in … of Colorado and a BFA in film & television from the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University. He has authored and …

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

Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability "Health and Permaculture in Guatemala," … Spring 2017. By: Raine Kuch The Western Michigan University Office for Sustainability has selected a permaculture …

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