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Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… are excited and grateful that this funding will once again support the survey to conduct resource assessments and … 167 of 2011, the scientific functions of the survey were assigned to Western, which was already home to the Michigan … of the MGS and director of MGRRE. “This really is a significant turning point that can lead to impactful …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664
With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device
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… on Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos working from home to design a low-cost spirometer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A computerized … have all the data he needs to apply for a patent. A closeup of Danna-dos-Santos' spirometer hardware. His final goal … says he has no intention of profiting from his design. He does, however, want the device to particularly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231
Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU
Haworth College of Business
… our University as well as executives in our community. From Upjohn to Stryker to Haworth and more, the West Michigan … A residency program that covers salary and costs for up to four concurrent professionals engaged in a two-year, … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153
Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition
Haworth College of Business
… of the winning team from WMU. The presentation team was supported by a research team comprised of students Jensen … Chicago and Matthew Wyand of Crown Point, Indiana. The group prepared for 10 weeks, meeting with faculty advisors, … able to create. With every member of the team there to support each other’s success, it made the long days and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334
A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
College of Arts and Sciences
… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … forums, garden sponsorship opportunities and logistical support, Seed embodies a vision that materializes in the … with farmers markets is you need to have a constant supply,” says Hempel. “If you're just one small garden, you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961
Student team launching NASA competition dream
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… students over the past six years to move the club from a group of individual hobbyists to a competitive team. Jay Krebs … a lot these days. At least twice a week, they gather to design their mission system, which will include a rocket, a … will incorporate the lessons learned into their final design. They will begin building the competition rocket in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773
University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
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… They have one day a week "to relax and be a normal pup a little bit and not so regimented," says Cable. "But, at … campus." The dogs work as a team with the officers. "We end up relying on each other when we are working. One example of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft
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… made it really fun and enjoyable," says Flanders, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. "I wanted to be like him and make … down and feel more relaxed for the rest of the day." Her supervisor was so impressed with her work that she hired …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705
New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future
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… with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and design details. I like sitting by the windows so I can watch … now is really going to be exciting.” There are plenty of upgrades that come along with the new facility to help … are a number of sitting areas throughout the building designed to encourage a sense of community. Outside the front …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760
Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU
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… and learn from world-class faculty. Dr. Christopher Biggs , associate professor of music composition and … instruments and faculty who are very well versed," says Biggs, who adds that performers receive little to no training … Hennessey) The SPLICE Institute, which just wrapped up its fifth year on the WMU campus, is a weeklong, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151