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Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… ... is an indescribable feeling. It is a great honor and a memory that I will forever cherish," says Hughes, a senior … Then, they hit the skies. "My favorite part of the derby was touching down in the birthplace of … calculations and found Western's team most accurately predicted its route, finishing within 1.02% of its expected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University … three authors have previously published books through traditional publishers, these titles are their first published … in OER almost two years ago, the most important aspect was already done,” says Pérez de la Cruz. Turning that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… partnering to offer this event in-person for the first time.  “The main purpose is to let students learn about … assist more than 1,170 international students on campus and nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner institutions in China and Taiwan.   The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

Virtual Permit Information

Parking

… of parking on campus required a student or guest to come into Parking Services to obtain a permit. Upon purchasing a permit the process was completed when it was placed on the interior of the … easy, just click the yellow “Get a Permit” button located near the top of the parking home page . Then follow the …

https://wmich.edu/parking/virtual-permit-information

Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success

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Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student … Summy, professor and program coordinator in the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies and Faculty … put him on the path to success after a rocky start. "I had nearly conceded (the) fact that maybe I wasn't meant for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68972

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… Jacob Paquette; Jeff Breneman, vice president for government relations; and McKenzie Covington. KALAMAZOO, … the spring semester with five teams of students earning funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… through Western's accelerated program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a kid," says Julia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of Senior Engineering Design Conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mother-daughter duo Robyn Cornish, B.S.'98, and … manufacturing system for Pfizer as their project for this semester’s Senior Design Engineering Conference . While Senior … to meet varying demand. Robyn and Jason Cassiday , director and team leader of operational excellence at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… by Deanne Puca on Jessica Clark, third from left, guarding others and her unit while serving in the U.S. Army in … to further their education," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . Coinciding with the financial support, Clark said she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation … With indoor dining limited or shut down entirely at times, the pandemic has pushed the traditional boundaries of … moved to virtual spaces. John Schmitt “(Last summer) I was walking around downtown Kalamazoo, feeling a little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904