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Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the time he graduated from Spring Lake High School in 2008, kind … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
All Life is Learning - September 2022
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… Glitches in the registration system Disappearing courses Member/No-member charges Yikes! Yet through it all, we … on the website now! Registering online is the quickest way to secure your spot for the courses you want to take. If … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/september-2022
Sunny's healing power
College of Arts and Sciences
… happening for one of the most high-profile and horrific crimes the community has ever seen. Behind the scenes, a gentle-faced golden retriever sits and waits calmly. Three years have passed since six people died … driver who went on a rampage that fateful night – is underway, this compassionate canine is ready to work. His name is …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/sunny
Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry
News
… Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing … art esports arena on campus spurred by President Edward Montgomery's Transformational Initiative Fund . … and co-creator of WMU's esports program, has met with nearly every dean at WMU to talk about esports …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279
Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM
News
… on A view through a sculpture featuring Kalamazoo River water at musicians who created an original composition from … project, funded in part by a grant from the Chemical Measurement and Instrumentation program of the National … 2018 by choosing a local material to analyze. From river water to honey to coffee beans, students collected samples …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132
All Life is Learning - November 2021
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… student, is working with OLLI to contribute to the development of this new section, which will be featured in our … information that will encourage learning and exploring in ways that strengthen our commitment and connections to one … KIA opened in 1924 as a nonprofit organization and now owns nearly 5,000 fine artworks. It includes 10 galleries, the …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/november-2021
Ensembles
Jazz Studies
… contemporary vocal idiom. Gold Company combines the fundamental musical elements from the traditional choral style … Andrew Rathbun, Director Western Michigan University’s award-winning Advanced Jazz Ensemble is directed by Andrew … members. The AJE has received Outstanding Small Ensemble awards from the Notre Dame, Elmhurst and Detroit …
https://wmich.edu/jazz/about/ensembles
Archived events
Study of Ethics in Society
… director of the Kalamazoo Lyceum. Panelists: Tom Beech, former CEO of the Fetzer Institute; Jeri Love, award-winning writer, photographer and Photovoice … Network; and Michael T. Scott II, 2024 Dr. Charles C Warfield Youth Community Service Award recipient. Light …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/archive
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
News
… The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue and checking out high fashion … The Western Michigan University fashion design and development student was recently whisked away for a once-in-a-lifetime …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033
Alumni News
Trombone Program
… Alumni News Are you a former student or trombone graduate of Western Michigan … contact Steve Wolfinbarger . Carrie Krueger-Bates : Carrie was recently a doctoral graduate assistant in the School of … Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Shawn Bell, B.M.'06 : Shawn was a doctoral student at Michigan State University. …
https://wmich.edu/trombone/news