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From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… and our food system is to climate change." The multiple support systems I found at Western—in addition to having a … about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every step of … have to put it into practice." Academic and professional support played key roles in Fischer's success at Western, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… of the winning team from WMU. The presentation team was supported by a research team comprised of students Jensen … Chicago and Matthew Wyand of Crown Point, Indiana. The group prepared for 10 weeks, meeting with faculty advisors, … able to create. With every member of the team there to support each other’s success, it made the long days and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… our University as well as executives in our community. From Upjohn to Stryker to Haworth and more, the West Michigan … A residency program that covers salary and costs for up to four concurrent professionals engaged in a two-year, … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… students over the past six years to move the club from a group of individual hobbyists to a competitive team. Jay Krebs … a lot these days. At least twice a week, they gather to design their mission system, which will include a rocket, a … will incorporate the lessons learned into their final design. They will begin building the competition rocket in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

2021-2022 Season

Theatre

… renegades are trying to save the planet. When Lysistrata suggests they withhold sex in order to save the planet from … heart, Pulitzer Prize-winning SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, … in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat. GET DETAILS SIGNIFICANT OTHER By  Joshua Harmon   November 13 - 21, 2021 …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/2021-22-season

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … forums, garden sponsorship opportunities and logistical support, Seed embodies a vision that materializes in the … with farmers markets is you need to have a constant supply,” says Hempel. “If you're just one small garden, you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… They have one day a week "to relax and be a normal pup a little bit and not so regimented," says Cable. "But, at … campus." The dogs work as a team with the officers. "We end up relying on each other when we are working. One example of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and design details.   I like sitting by the windows so I can watch … now is really going to be exciting.” There are plenty of upgrades that come along with the new facility to help … are a number of sitting areas throughout the building designed to encourage a sense of community. Outside the front …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… made it really fun and enjoyable," says Flanders, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. "I wanted to be like him and make … down and feel more relaxed for the rest of the day." Her supervisor was so impressed with her work that she hired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

2016-17

Western News

… system set to streamline faculty activity reports, CV updates; Linda Dunn honored by women’s groups; On Campus … maintenance training; Faculty Senate acts on new gen ed design; On Campus with Marcel Alkemade. Western News, May 11, … Governor appoints two new WMU trustees; Product design program is object of $3 million gift; WMU employee wins …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2016-17