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Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

News

… Organizations at Western Michigan University are teaming up for a weeklong celebration of Black culture and heritage. … in the United States. Though President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444

WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

College of Arts and Sciences

… Falkiewicz. “I want to be the adult that I needed growing up.” The VCI program brings LGBTQ+ students from across the … of 1964,” says Falkiewicz. “My boss, Representative Pappas, signed on to the bill the day it was introduced, which is a … belong to multiple marginalized communities, holds immense significance for Falkiewicz, shaping their vision for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Commercials are a big driver of viewership for the Super Bowl, and advertisers are banking on it. KALAMAZOO, … of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl LVIII. Is it to watch the 49ers take on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… I had to go to physical therapy and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more … Many students go on to careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy or medicine. They also get an opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action

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… Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action Submitted by Erin Flynn … of March, which the University's Climate Change Working Group has declared Climate Emergency Month . "We're talking … the month, there will be a wide range of programming designed to engage the campus and local community—from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and modeling for electric propulsion under Lemmer’s expert supervision. Electric Propulsion : Electric propulsion is a … integration in CubeSats.  Hall thrusters : The team designed a prototype of a small Hall effect thruster (HET) … electrical and machining resources. This resulted in significant educational value to students working on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student

Haworth College of Business

… major—it was a perfect fit! His responsibilities included updating project tasks and troubleshooting to ensure his … he says, adding that his communication skills have improved significantly since attending events held by WMU Haworth. … care about the success of their students, so they are all super supportive of my education,” he says. “I think that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73049

WMU to close all campuses at 3 p.m. for winter storm

News

… 3 p.m. or later today are canceled.  This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. … Those who have posted items to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether the activity will … Jan. 31—Snow and icy conditions closed WMU. 2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and expected severely cold temperatures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74325

Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

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… Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders … the justice system a foundation to become changemakers. An upcoming fundraiser aims to institutionalize the … they're not afraid to use them, and they want to lift them up so they can uplift others that are like them in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

Food in Norway

Study Abroad

… more like a crepe’s bumpy cousin. These waffles are also super cute as they are traditionally shaped with hearts in the design which can be broken off in slices just like a pizza … in the USA, and all are freshly baked each morning. The biggest difference between a skolebrød from a coffee shop and …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/10/foodinnorway