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Shane Preston '12 Speaks to WMU Students

College of Arts and Sciences

… as a campaign manager for the House. Due to his success with the House campaign, Preston was asked to run a Senate … Preston's first piece of advice to students was, "Do your readings! It is worthwhile," noting the importance of … the importance of experience and gaining knowledge that can't be learned in a textbook. He credited his internship …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/shane-preston

Apply to the Doctor of Philosophy Program

Sociology

… or a closely related field before enrollment. Applicants with degrees in fields other than sociology may be required … process. Apply Now International applicants Apply Now Thank you for your interest in applying to this graduate program. …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/academics/doctoral/apply

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) … his students how stories from the history of science can explain scientific advancements and changes in the … off as a boring subject with nothing new to discover. “If you’ve ever done science, you know nothing could be further …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Meet Joshua: Nutrition and dietetics

College of Education and Human Development

… out for me it really changed my whole mindset." Why did you choose nutrition and dietetics? That's kind of an … and I was going to be responsible for everything. Starting with my very first semester at WMU, the CEHD Student Success … honestly, setting the example for my kids was one of the biggest factors in my decision of going back to school. I have …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-joshua

Tickets on sale for 'The Lion King' at Miller Auditorium

News

… at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dashaun Young is Simba in the musical "The Lion King." (Photo … Tim Rice's music from "The Lion King" animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44109

David Sedaris to perform at Miller Auditorium

News

… personal essays, "Naked," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," "When You Are Engulfed … Flames," and his most recent book, "Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls." Each title became an immediate bestseller, and … New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are a total of seven million copies of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19747

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

News

… Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a Distinguished Faculty Scholar award , the highest … a leech with the ease of one snatching a gummi worm from a candy jar. But this slimy invertebrate won't just quiver … leech that sucks blood for nourishment (Jellies will tell you that not all leeches do). But its appetite for blood is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

Meet the Finalists

Dance

… Meet the Finalists CAST YOUR VOTE Congratulations to this year's finalists!   Watch their work and then cast your vote for this year's winner.  The WMU Dance National … Winter Gala Dance Concert. View the finalists and vote for you favorite! Voting ends February 20th. Karlo and Angelina …

https://wmich.edu/dance/nccfinalists

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

News

… of aviation at Western Michigan University, has teamed up with Microsoft to transform aviation training through the … With the technology, students in WMU's College of Aviation can be immersed, for instance, inside jet turbofan engines … of interaction. There's no mouse, wire or touch screen. All you need are simple gestures to create and alter holograms, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Faculty Achievement Award | Global Engagement

College of Arts and Sciences

… is deposited into their departmental WRAP account, which can be spent in accordance with university policies for WRAP expenditures.  Nominee … All current, continuing board-appointed persons with faculty rank are eligible to receive this award unless …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/awards-faculty-global