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NASA scientist to present talk on Rosetta Mission

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… this August. The Rosetta spacecraft has found that the water vapor from its target comet is significantly different than water found on Earth, fueling the debate on the origin of … circled the sun and be on their way out of the inner solar system. Essam Heggy Heggy's main science interests are in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20889

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… during the holiday weekend include a production of the Broadway musical "Elf" on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and a performance of … It is also& Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day at Waldo Stadium. Listed below are Thanksgiving weekend hours … costs while the University is closed, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330

Admissions director candidates slated to visit campus

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… prospective students. Prior to joining the U-M team, he was a U.S. Naval officer who had administration … St. Olaf College and a master's degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Kelly Westeen has been at Arkansas-Fayetteville … admissions modules on the university's Student Information System.  Prior to serving in Arkansas, she was a teacher at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20054

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … Western Michigan University should consider as it moves forward with developing its first comprehensive transportation … and user needs put a strain on the parking and mobility system, leading to more driving and congestion and lower use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… professionals are helping the city of Detroit devise lean systems that will improve the city's overall efficiency—and … Monette of Sterling Heights; current student Leo Bieniek of Warren; alumnus Joe Fleck of Oakland, a retired senior … lean systems to the projects, with the goals of eliminating waste, reducing expenditures, and providing the structure, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Flynn on The inaugural DigitalWMU marketing career fair was a success, netting multiple students internships and … solutions for a global company to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and working alongside Michigan … cases , Western Michigan University students don't have to wait to build skills in their fields. They have …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study of Social … Success includes The acclaimed Seita Scholars program that was founded in 2008 and offers college access and support … that help youth--particularly those in the child welfare system--mitigate or eliminate risk and promote healthy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Meet Kevin: Organizational Change Leadership

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… for Curiel-Vazquez, a first-generation college student who was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and raised in … and his two siblings to Grand Rapids from Mexico when he was 8 years with the ambition to provide them with a better … college students navigate the higher education system, so that they do not face the same struggles you did …

https://wmich.edu/education/first-curielvazquez

Kinetic Affect to address diversity in community performance

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… Native American heritage and academic nature in a unique way. The two have performed widely, both regionally and … members realize how personal experiences affect the way they view the world and the importance of embracing each … adults in the local community "who are getting lost in the system" and is dedicated to transforming the lives of others …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5531

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… problem-solving, mechanical ability and learning about how systems operate," he says.  That voracity for hands-on … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … he says. "A lot of people come to college and say, 'I want to build airplanes or roller coasters.’ For me, I'm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693