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Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… like liaising with special effects teams to ensure that the look is right for every set piece and critical moment.  “I … out what prosthetics we should be using, how that will look and how far into reality we're going to go.” So how did … Arts in photography and intermedia.  It was in the hills of Western’s campus where Arden’s Hollywood story was just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alan Turfe has been elected chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a … for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to continuing to work closely with his fellow … across multiple industries, he brings a practical, forward-looking perspective as we navigate a rapidly changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

Using AI in the Classroom

Teaching and Learning

… it contextually, stylistically or structurally. This might look like explaining something in the voice of a certain …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/using-ai-classroom

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… for the show. With 17 designers showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head … a turn on the runway. Model Antione McCoy models a retro look. Model Kennedy Johnson shows off a patchwork look. … Mich.—Green is the new black. Student fashion designers at Western Michigan University took sustainability to the stage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Reading Rooms

University Libraries

… Tables with comfortable seating and large windows overlooking the Board of Trustees Plaza and fountain. Location: … Spacious tables with chairs and a large window wall looking out onto nature. Location: Zhang Legacy Collections …

https://wmich.edu/library/reading-rooms

MAC ALDP Fellows

Teaching and Learning

… MAC ALDP Fellows Western Michigan University has joined with other colleges … After the program, I understood that leadership would not look the same for everyone. Leadership is not only an individual choice or decision, but it can look different based on someone’s qualities, skills, values, …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/faculty-development/programs/mac-aldp

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… Helen Hyabita Manumbu , who also has some legacy links to Western Michigan University.   Before shifting her residence … places -- be it finding a new town, visiting a scenic overlook, or going into a local shop.  It is fun to go on … the community," she says.  "Many students on campus seem to look out for one another daily.  Not only does this help …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Nepal has been discovered by Dr. Jacqueline Eng,  a Western Michigan University bioarcheologist, as a member of … areas of the Andes and more recently in Tibet. He started looking at the caves in Mustang in 2008—an intriguing area … were coming from. To help with that, he needed someone to look at the bones.”   The skeletal remains of ancient people …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nepalese-cave-research-spotlight

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

…   How about these for the now-retired 1983 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a … not an A&P mechanic," he says.  "Rather, they come looking to learn to be a mechanic and are put into … program and advise prospective students to give WMU a good look.  In all my offices around the world, I displayed …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships

Graduate College

… Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships Western Michigan University Gwen Frostic Doctoral … by the late poet, artist, and naturalist, Gwen Frostic, a Western Michigan University alumna, class of 1929. Awards …

https://wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants/frostic