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Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … on the world around us,” says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and … compete against other schools to create memories I love and set myself apart as a leader.”  Schneider encourages other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Academic Kickoff

College of Health and Human Services

… 4 p.m. CHHS Services Office of Advising CHHS advisors are always working for you, meeting with students, helping with … prepare them for life after WMU. Academic coaching is one way they can help you stay on top of your coursework. … clinics and faculty from varying OT specialities set our occupational therapy program apart from other …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/kickoff

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

News

… a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think graduating from college in general, to me, was like winning the lottery," says Zenia Gutierrez , a … and driven by purpose, our first-generation students set a high bar of achievement that makes the Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Angel Morales has been working toward being an occupational therapist since he was little—he just didn't always have the words for his … my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is for me.'" Set to graduate Saturday, June 25 , with a master's degree, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and compete with a solar car. Their … remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources more viable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Haworth College of Business

… Crizio Sinuraya brought to Adobe’s 2023 Digital Edge Awards where he was named the overall winner and recipient of a $10,000 … says Gerfen. “They must understand the marketing problem, set objectives, identify and discover an insight about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024

Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… a greater understanding of how and why the Fed reacted the way it did. "It was pretty clear and didn't take much digging to find out … new lines of business and complex relationships that set up the crisis. Meanwhile, several other factors were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674

Human diversity celebrated during International Education Week

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… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through Saturday, Nov. 16-23. Many … foods and the everyday lives of Muslims as well as watch teams test their knowledge of countries and cultures. … Republic and learn about their country's rich culture and way of life. Hosted by the Dominican Student Organization. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11011

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… Graduate College is offering additional and creative ways to assist students, which adhere to social distancing … the college's interim dean. “Our staff quickly changed the way we delivered services to assist our students with the … were able to receive individualized writing coaching and set retreat goals to measure their progress. Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

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… Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kuanchin … has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William … apply to pedagogy," Chen says. "Bridging differences to set mutual expectations in research and teaching are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788