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Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the future of the automotive industry, and Western … Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's ongoing autonomous vehicle research." He adds, "Yes, climate … energy," Asher says. A computer monitor in the back seat shows the image created by sensors on the front of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for … on their business challenges. Managed by Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver , co-directors of Western's Center … Capital ’s downtown office. The partnership taps into the existing leadership and business strategy practicum course, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs

Student Affairs

… New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs Submitted by Kaitlynn … Boot on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Invisible Need Project transitioned this fall to Essential … or having interactions with students who were struggling, and it seemed at the time like isolated pockets of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25 Submitted by … Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 , in the … and Municipal Employees’ Union. Also on the board's agenda is a personnel report. The meeting will also be accessible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75449

Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study

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… Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study Submitted … KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's leadership is urging faculty and staff members to take advantage of their tuition discount benefits by starting a new degree or simply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8571

WMU Concert Band to perform with Portage Central High School Symphonic Band

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… WMU Concert Band to perform with Portage Central High School Symphonic Band … the Portage Central High School Symphonic Band. The event is free and open to the public. Musical selections include … by John Mackey, "Shine!" by Michael Markowski, and "The British Eighth" by Alonzo Elliott. The University Concert Band …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45970

Trustees to consider 2018-19 room and board rates at April meeting

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… Trustees to consider 2018-19 room and board rates at April meeting … items that also will include an updated policy on minors visiting the campus designed to ensure their safety and … Information items the board will hear include a report showcasing the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46431

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… dreams and explore the world. Western Michigan University is honoring Tate's legacy by naming University College—the … in 1905. She walked three miles each way from her family's farm to get to school every day and was the only Black … of the first two women to join the Department of History at Howard University as a professor, where she spent three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias Submitted by Anonymous … and Implicit Bias." Blackburn, a former police officer, is CEO of Protecting Resources through Awareness Training … exercises and personal evaluations to demonstrate how snap judgments are usually made upon initially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

Annual sustainability open house to offer food, music and fun for all

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… Annual sustainability open house to offer food, music and fun for all Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University’s Office for Sustainability and registered student organization Students for a Sustainable … 4503 Parkview Ave., in Kalamazoo. SustainabiliBASH, which is free and open to the public, will present activities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6291