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WMU-related travel to China prohibited
News
… a symptomatic individual to have curtailed attendance at work or in class if they have traveled to China since … an increased risk of infection, for example health care workers caring for 2019-nCoV patients and other close …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804
History
Kleinstuck Preserve
… These included Western Michigan College biology students working with Dr. Ray Deur to build a dam to retain water … Preserve," 1973). 1989 Robert Beuchler begins work with the city to investigate the cause behind dropping …
https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/history
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
News
… to adapt to the situation and fix problems quickly." Teamwork above all else Working together is a key to the team's success, Lyman says. … of the race. It's Texas, so it's hot and humid. You are working 15-hour days where you are moving nearly nonstop, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383
Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry
News
… him on a video game and he's very competitive and learns to work on teams, and he wouldn't get that otherwise," says Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279
Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service
News
… drones are so useful and popular, Mathews says. Much of the work being done today with drones was traditionally done … do that is a bit more expensive than other drones, but it works where there's a lot of electrical interference," he … and protect historic maps, documents, books and even artwork. It also provides a wide range of cartographic products …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54032
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
News
… runway shows and panel discussions as well as scoring networking opportunities with industry leaders. "Our goal for … garment, so it was kind of my product design brain put to work." NYFW has two events—one in spring and one in fall—and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
Alumni Spotlight: Mandy Bolter
Government Relations
… As an Advisor at Spectrum Health, she was responsible for working both internally and externally with local and state … WMU was close to home, which allowed me to continue working while attending classes at a world class university. … Broncos approach engaging with elected officials? What works? What should they avoid? MB: “Elected officials are …
https://wmich.edu/government/bolter
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… of having a child," she says, "I was convinced by Chris to work with him on my CFI (certified flight instructor … near Pontiac. Coming out of that experience was a knack of working with people at different levels of training. She … her chosen profession, especially the people with whom she works. "Everyone comes from different backgrounds," she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… But my professors have lots of ideas on how to make it work." Grace Dybing Dybing, who graduated in April, found … because they're recorded now. "I think the faculty are working really hard to give us the best education they can, … campuswide effort to make the shift as smooth as possible, working around the clock to ease the transition for virtual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… just months ago. "We maximized every single day. We worked at least 15 hours a day, sometimes more." PRESSING ON … at the challenges facing foster youth and the courage and work it takes to overcome them. Everyone's journey may be … will become common reading in college programming. They are working on a companion guide right now. "We grew tired of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818