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Engineering professor elected vice chair of worldwide computing society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… chair of worldwide computing society Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Ajay Gupta KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ajay Gupta , … and acting chair of Western Michigan University's Department of Computer Science, has been elected vice chair of the … arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Cindy Wagner January 21, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66831

Reflection from Julie Garrison

University Libraries

… this year’s Impact Report! This effort started in 2019 and was paused until December 2022. Our Strategic Planning Task … and creating fun, inclusive and inviting library environments will stand out as points of pride. Our stories … student needs by continued investment in academic support services and creating adaptable spaces. Furthermore, our …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-reflection

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… dean of WMU's College of Education and Human Development Dr. Suzan Piazza, interim chair of the Department of … Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … When Western came and talked to us about Grow Your Own, it was obvious to me that they understood the needs that were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

Liberty Kostrzewa

First-Year Faces

… Liberty Kostrzewa KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Behind the vaccines that protect people … to change the world.  “If I could find a vaccine that always worked or a new vaccine to help something or someone, it’d just be amazing,” says Liberty …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/liberty-kostrzewa

Courses

Service Learning

… Courses Course examples are a great way to explore the many ways in which you can integrate service learning into your courses. General examples and …

https://wmich.edu/servicelearning/courses

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts Submitted by Megan Looker on “I have thousands of photos from my days at … and then I’d go to the next event to ask students if they wanted to buy any prints. This was before digital photography.” —Barry Z. Roberts, BS ‘84 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… of Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at Waldo Stadium. Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words … WMU Athletics, College of Education and Human Development, School of Music and Haworth College of Business. He's … on WMU's Grand Rapids Alumni Golf Outing Committee for nearly 40 years. So, there's no doubt he bleeds brown and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

News

… Zahi Sanchez is ready to step into her career as an environmental engineer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She's traveled the world, … a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I'm looking forward to being part of PFAS removal from wastewater, nutrient extraction from water, removal of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

News

… created Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math … many. But add in an actual language barrier, and it can be nearly impossible. Two graduate students in Western Michigan … Kim Huls and Karina Nazario teach in the West Ottawa Public Schools district in Holland, Michigan. Nazario's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

News

… Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kuanchin … "KC" Chen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For an impressive second time, Dr. Kuanchin "KC" Chen , professor of business … has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788