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WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

News

… for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of … that ignites the sense of community at Western that we always had and really get it going again." "Broncos really do … of all of the resources available to students long after Mental Health Week ends. "If a big institution like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Communitywide event set to inaugurate Montgomery as WMU president

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The formal installation of Dr. Edward Montgomery as the ninth president of Western Michigan … Fountain Plaza. The timing of the free public event was set to make it part of WMU's annual CommUniverCity … Montgomery is expected to deliver his inaugural address after that part of the ceremony. Also participating in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42380

Development and Commercialization of a Fiber Optic Connection

Research and Innovation

… approximately 38 original publications. However, it was his prior working relationship with Moog Components … Group that led to this invention. Moog contacted Dr. Keil after his departure from the company and asked him to work … the concept of a multi-channel fiber-optic rotary joint. It was a challenge that confounded the researchers at Moog, but …

https://wmich.edu/research/fiber

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Started by a former instructor, the archival project was abandoned during the pandemic and untouched before … the skills to manage this, I asked if there was something that we can do?" Cooper started her journey at … she enrolled in the Department of History as a student. After spending a decade in the fashion merchandising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Portuguese scholar to lead WMU's international initiatives

News

… efforts on Sept. 1 . His appointment as associate provost was announced by WMU Provost Timothy J. Greene . The appointment was made pending approval by the University's Board of … commission's executive director in Portugal for 10 years, after a three-year period as the administrative officer with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41172

Obare named interim vice president for research

News

… research agenda. Her appointment is effective Aug. 1 and was made pending approval by the WMU Board of Trustees. She … a permanent vice president for research. Her appointment was announced by WMU President John M. Dunn , who is … WMU faculty member since 2004, Obare came to the University after completing a two-year Camille and Henry Dreyfus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40983

Ribfest highlighted by musical performances

News

… and Saturday. Entry is free every day before 4 p.m. and $10 after 4 p.m. Children 12 and younger with an adult are free. … are $50 for Friday and Saturday and include access to a no-waiting entry gate, a VIP tent with premier seating close to … DMC's collaboration with Aerosmith on the legendary track "Walk This Way," gave birth to a fusion of rap and hip-hop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41161

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars Institute Fellowship, a … about the opportunity at the suggestion of a colleague, and after a lengthy four-stage interview process and a few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

Sky Broncos tie for fifth in 2024 national flight competition

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… while points earned for top 20 placings in each event go toward the championship title.   View the results “I am very … and flight instructor at the College of Aviation. “This was a great showing for the level of experience we have on … The team qualified for the national competition after achieving first place in both flight and ground events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75622

Grant support to keep talking

We Talk

… despite the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic shortly after the initiative’s  launch event  in February 2020. … use in the classroom, workplace and at home.   President Edward Montgomery describes We Talk as a “concrete step” in … students with tools to engage in civil discourse the right way--to stand our ground while seeking common ground. The …

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