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Sunseeker places seventh in American Solar Challenge race

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… Sunseeker places seventh in American Solar Challenge race Submitted by Anonymous (not … , after a cross-country race of more than 1,700 miles that began in Austin, Texas, last week. Coming in first was the … overcast weather forced the team to trailer its vehicle into La Crosse, Wisc., for the final portion of that day's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17757

Dance group Pilobolus comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the dance company Pilobolus KALAMAZOO—Groundbreaking … the 2011 Guinness World Record for fitting the most people into a Mini Cooper, at 26. To learn more about the group, … Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 to $45. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14933

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… in Ecuador for one year as a refugee fleeing Nazi Germany before emigrating to the United States with her family. … and hearing Juretschke’s story, Miles found significant potential for a project to document and tell the story … when they came to Ecuador, they didn't fit immediately into the Jewish community because they were Freethinkers,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

Broncoland video game released during student orientation

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Players can explore campus from afar with Broncoland.   KALAMZOO—An … while teaching them essential skills that will help them be successful during their first year in college. Using the … sidewalks and landscaping. Information about the game can be viewed and the game can be played on a Web browser or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7508

Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library

University Libraries

… Volmering on Waldo Library now offers a Seed Library, which can be helpful to new gardeners or growers with limited space. … April 1 , Western students, employees and community members can pick up free seeds from Waldo Library to grow at home. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205

Moving beyond fitness tracking to wearable diagnostic solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Moving beyond fitness tracking to wearable diagnostic solutions … and other electrical disorders. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sudden cardiac death accounts for … beyond fitness tracking and can be seamlessly integrated into daily activities,” says Dr. Simin Masihi , assistant …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/01/wearable-electrocardiogram-device

Trail improvements to close parts of Asylum Lake Preserve

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… in Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake Preserve will be modified this summer to increase safety, improve … by eliminating the erosion that deposits extra sediment into the stream, and the addition of native plants will … may comfortably rest and enjoy nature. In addition, an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant trail will begin to be

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1075

WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment

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… facing Cherry Street and two cranes in order to move into the building and to its final spot in the … range of modular tools. The machine sits about seven feet below street level so pedestrians passing by are able to … on the ground floor. The Showcase/Prototyping Lab will be a working lab where Autocam Medical and students will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54935

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… will put WMU College of Aviation students accepted into this new program on a fast track to a career at the … the next decade, United is positioning itself to hire the best and brightest through the progression of Aviate. “We … to help the company continue to bring the highest qualified candidates into their pilot pipeline. We have consistently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… visual impairments face every day. Generally armed with a cane to identify impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there must be a way to use technology to improve the experience. Dr. … "It's very important for students today not to be locked into one discipline, but to have interdisciplinary skills. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553