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United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'

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… with a celebration at noon Wednesday, Sept. 4 , in front of Sangren Hall. This year's campaign, titled "Change the … Friday, Nov. 22. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the overall target of the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… get to work identifying recommendations to guide the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is … affairs. The process began in fall 2021 with the creation of a 17-person cross-campus steering committee, chaired by … programs, teaching and learning methods, and curricular offerings. Community building : Examining how to create an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… actions and language, and empathy. Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing national oral history project, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… interest in the environment, specifically the availability of clean water, has boosted demand for hydrogeologists who study the implications of contaminants in groundwater. As a result, the National … to advance student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

From 20 internship applications to one perfect fit with Textron Aviation

College of Fine Arts

… go to the Engineering Expo by my Industrial Engineering professors.  In October I reviewed my portfolio with different … others, etc. The Newell portfolio review was set up by my professor and director of the Product Design program, Mike Elwell. One of the …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/02/pd-internship-aisha

WMU librarian preserves COVID-19 data for future researchers

University Libraries

… COVID-19 data for future researchers In the first few weeks of the pandemic, Western Michigan University librarian Daria Orlowska looked at the growing number of COVID-19 webpages and data dashboards and asked an … that was released at a given time, could be very valuable for future planning," Orlowska says. "Judging by the …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/01/impact-report-covid-data

Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition

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… "Our tuition allows us to provide the resources needed to offer a top-tier educational experience with great career outcomes," says Shelly Edgerton, Board of Trustees chair. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has set tuition, required fees, and room and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055

Raja Aravamuthan

Chemical and Paper Engineering

… Raja Aravamuthan Raja Aravamuthan Professor Emeritus Send an email Mailing address Chemical and … 49008-5462 USA Ph.D., Fiber and Polymer Science, University of Washington, 1985. M.S., Paper Science and Engineering, State University of New York, 1981. B.S., Chemical Engineering, Indian …

https://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/directory/aravamuthan

Centers and Institutes

A-Z Directory

… Vehicle Design and Simulation , Center for Advancement of Printed Electronics , Center for Anglo-Saxon Studies and … , Center for Environment and Sustainability , Institute of the Environmental and Molecular Sciences, Great Lakes Center for Ethics in Society , Center for the Study of Evaluation Center Excellence in Engineering Education, …

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Center for Advanced Smart Sensors and Structures

… that could be a game-changer for people with diabetes. 25% of diabetics develop foot ulcers which can lead to … Lawson, has created SenLore, a boot that uses a combination of heat and electrical stimulation to increase blood flow … to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), a leading cause of death or disability in the U.S. Now, researchers …

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