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Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism
News
… director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice facing the Black … was the day of George Floyd's funeral. I rode 46 miles to honor the 46 years of his life and that just made that ride … as well as cyclists in Maine, Iowa and Washington state. "Knowing that my rides are part of a larger group and purpose …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new … father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… your role has evolved over the years and about what you do now. Mullinix: A friend turned me onto Barr based on their … I have been an engineer-of-record, project manager and am now a vice president. I focus on energy-related projects, … management of our planet’s finite natural resources. My biggest challenges arise around navigating the complexity of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706
Alumni Perspectives
Haworth College of Business
… from WMU. Joining Southwest Airlines as an associate innovation product designer, Benton is the go-to person for … skills to work on a variety of projects, including how technology trends in the airline industry can help customize … economic impact from hosting the Championship is well upwards of $100,000,000, and the broadcast of the event is …
https://wmich.edu/business/alumni2024
Forever Gold: Joseph Shubitowski
College of Fine Arts
… Joseph Shubitowski Joseph Shubitowski is our Legacy Award honoree for lifetime career achievement. After earning his … together of the fine arts, art history and digital technology during his over 33-year career. While pursuing his MA … to enter the "real world" and secure work? I think my biggest tip is to be aware of what is going on in your field …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/forever-gold-joseph-shubitowski
Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options
News
… creations at Western Michigan University for 12 years now. Rob Powers labels food that he's packaged for the … up with the Invisible Need Project to give students struggling with food insecurity new freshly prepared meal … nutrition specialist Emily Hazel says is important not just to Dining Services, but to students as well. "I had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180
Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving
News
… resource offerings keep evolving Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Senior Ben Pikaart regularly makes use … an evolving array of sustainability resources available to not only themselves, but often to members of the on- and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507
Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer
News
… improvement projects slated for this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University isn't sitting … Lot 12; and the Physical Plant's Lot 6. In addition, staggered closures of both parking ramps will occur. • Although …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480
All Life is Learning - October 2021
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… All Life is Learning - October 2021 Director's Note and In this issue Director's Note Happy Fall! The OLLI fall semester is underway and we … made audiences swoon. He sang the Teenagers’ first and biggest hit, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” at just 13 years of …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/october-2021
Forever Gold: Terk Lewis Waters
College of Fine Arts
… training with The City Ballet of San Diego and River North Chicago Dance. After graduation, Lewis went on to … As a model, he has worked for Jimmy Jazz, The Gap, M. Diggs, Santa Monroe, NativNY, and BornFly, and has appeared in … Tell us a bit about yourself. What should we know about you? I’m originally from Mansfield, OH. I have …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/forever-gold-terk-lewis-waters