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Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space
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… to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … don't want your hollow cathode to fail while you're at Jupiter and trying to get to Pluto." Back on the ground at … Launch Initiative, or WALI, which teaches students how to design and build a cube satellite—a type of miniature …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430
Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun
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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will goof-it-up using everything from animals, colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857
Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world
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… is not what it used to be. When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row … diapers we are going to use, how their rooms will be set up and even what their education will look like,” she says. … centered on key topics for families and practitioners. Signs to promote screen awareness in the classroom and at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483
'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist
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… Initially intent on working in theatre, Opolka, who grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, applied to Western Michigan … as a gallery assistant. "I did all of the work of putting up temporary walls, painting walls and general maintenance, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508
WMU blood drive competition is March 23
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… 200 pints of blood during the challenge. Everyone who shows up to donate blood March 23 will receive a free hero …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38879
Hockey Broncos ranked No. 11 in preseason poll
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… Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament champions moved up from 13th in the preseason poll of one year ago after … finishing 21-14-6 and winning the program's second Mason Cup. The Broncos return 18 letterwinners from last season's … O’Kane, as well as junior defenseman Matt Tennyson, who signed with the NHL San Jose Sharks. WMU was one of five …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1810
WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities
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… WMU's numerical rank this year is 189 among the total group. This is the 22nd year WMU has appeared in the magazine's top grouping of "best national universities." The top 75 percent of … ranking. The schools in the bottom 25 percent of the group are listed alphabetically and without ranking as the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590
Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU
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… on Gold Company KALAMAZOO--A total of 25 vocal jazz groups representing high schools and colleges across the nation … to perform in a noncompetitive and educational setting. Groups are encouraged to perform three contrasting tunes during a 10-minute set. Each group will receive taped and written comments, plus a clinic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244
Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design
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… Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Padian … lot adjacent to the Fetzer Center. Evolution, Intelligent Design and Education Friday, March 30 Padian will deliver the … faculty member since 1980, is a leading voice of support for science in national conversations about teaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249