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Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… (Photo courtesy: Rocket Lab) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I used to watch space and sci-fi movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' But as a kid, you don’t realize there's a way to actually help make it happen." Young Greg Neff’s mind … and getting my hands dirty actually building things. That set me up very well for when I started working with Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822
All Life is Learning - February 2022
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… things I would like to share. First, thank you ! Yesterday was the last day of our OLLI Donor Match Challenge, and … you will be entered into a raffle for a pair of tickets to “Waitress the Musical.” There is still time to renew your … in history. Many African Americans contributed to advancing modern technology as well as advocated for the human rights …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2022
All Life is Learning – July 2023
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… and great ideas for how we can continue to move OLLI forward in ways that benefit our members, WMU, and the … Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and enjoy an adventurous career as a … that can easily be explored through several lenses. The modern definition of wellness is discussed as a balance of …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2023
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Policies
… Policy combines into one University Policy information that was previously stated in the Human Resources Manual; on the … Policy describes how WMU implements that commitment and sets standards that the University must meet when responding … bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working 3.7. …
https://wmich.edu/policies/accommodation
A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga
Medieval Institute Publications
… been a good bishop, his biographer knew very well that he was not a great one. L árentíus saga byskups (The Saga of … Lárentíus is ultimately successful, this dispute is full of setbacks, including being accused of stealing legal … despite the lack of surviving manuscripts, within a decentralized and highly educational environment. Within this …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop
A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability
College of Arts and Sciences
… A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability CONTACT: Molly Goaley Fish … location for WMU students to get their feet wet in freshwater science and sustainability research. Dr. Devin Bloom’s fish biology course has just set sail on Lake Michigan, aboard a schooner chartered by …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/freshwater
AMP Lab open house expands in fourth year to offer more STEAM experiences
WMU-Grand Rapids
… with Tinker Toys at the AMP Lab open house. Kids watch an EggBot translate their design onto a ping pong … work on motorized LEGO building with Bricks 4 Kidz. A kid watches a 3D printer in action at the 2024 AMP Lab open … arts and mathematics (STEAM). This year’s open house, set for Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …
https://wmich.edu/grandrapids/news/2025/03/amp-lab-family-open-house-2025
2013-14 Events and Colloquia
Psychology
… for future research and practice were discussed. "So, You Want to Go to Graduate School!" Bette Ludwig Western … Jessica E. Frieder, Ph.D. "Evoking Emotion in a Laboratory Setting: Preliminary Data on the Relationship Between … that health-related behaviors are critical targets for modern medicine. This provides a fantastic opportunity for …
https://wmich.edu/psychology/2013-14-colloquia
WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success
News
… students. The new grant is one of a small number of awards, and the only one made in Michigan, announced Sept. 30 … to rigorous analysis and research as the project moves forward. "We had to set this up as an experiment that could measure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312
WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter
News
… is. It does a great job of tailoring a student's needs to set them up for success in college," says first-year arts … well as tools for how to cope with stress and anxiety. If I was lacking in a specific area, the Reality Checks gave me … content of their own disciplines, but what employers also want to see is students who have the resiliency, the grit, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074