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WMU establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Pablo Gomez KALAMAZOO, … are facing major challenges: Carbon emissions need to be reduced and the reliability, security and efficiency of delivering energy to customers need to be increased and improved.   In an effort to tackle these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72154

Shirley K. James obituary

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… Shirley K. James obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Shirley K. James , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined … Cremation has taken place, and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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… offers multiple student services in central location Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on One Stop will be set up in the Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As thousands of students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26136

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Construction crews work on the area that will be the outdoor patio of the student center's brewpub. … in Michigan. In addition to featuring local and regional beer, the establishment offers opportunities to showcase the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

Campus event focuses on working with students of concern

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… Campus event focuses on working with students of concern Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … convene in a Thursday, Dec. 1, breakfast meeting to explore best practices in working with students of concern—those students who appear to be in distress and in need of special assistance. Gathering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36586

May 14 sessions to outline results of Staff Compensation System review project

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… results of Staff Compensation System review project Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western … project during two sessions Tuesday, May 14 , in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom. The first session will be held at 10 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m. For those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53266

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … make possible the new interdisciplinary entity that will be named for them. The Richmond Product Design and … Design and Innovation Institute The Richmond gift will be used for renovations to 28,000 square feet on the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937

WMU graduates succeed

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… WMU graduates succeed Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sadarra … education.  Some interviews, a mentor counseled, would just be practice.  But Fields made quite an impression on … three choirs and an afterschool vocal club. “I love it here because the kids are getting what they need academically, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

The spirit of adventure

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… The spirit of adventure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, … advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your company? Green Door was founded out of a love for … in Kalamazoo's River's Edge District. We are proud to be Kalamazoo's first distillery and represent the rich …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Western leading the charge in pioneering battery research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Western leading the charge in pioneering battery research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO,  Mich.—New research … Cathode for Long-Life Lithium-Sulfur Batteries,” will be published by the journal "Electrochemistry … Communications." The Li-S battery chemistry work at WMU has been led by battery material specialist Dr. Qingliu Wu , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68591