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Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling of maintenance services with supervisor Marcy Lynn (left), manager of maintenance … Facilities Management, Olimat has spent the last several months exploring and learning the inner workings of how a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213

Wong to direct School of Music

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… Wong to direct School of Music Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wong KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … WMU Board of Trustees. "Brad brings decades of experience with the School of Music to his role as director, and I am … then as the coordinator of graduate studies. "It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome the opportunity to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/17139

Bike race part of weekend of cycling events

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… Bike race part of weekend of cycling events Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Online registration for this year's criterium ends July 11. KALAMAZOO—An upcoming weekend of activities scheduled for area … around a 1.1-mile course that features smooth pavement with three 90-degree turns and multiple sweeping turns. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7706

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… several decades. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. James Rhodes has had an epic journey at Western Michigan University. Over more … I didn't understand at the time what computers had to do with math," he remembers. But his mother, who worked at … Y2K. At the time, many computer programs represented years with only the final two digits, sparking fears the year 2000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

New Bronco Study Zone opens in September

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… New Bronco Study Zone opens in September Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather to study. KALAMAZOO, … The new area will allow students to log study hours with a card-swipe system to fulfill requirements set by … Sunday through Thursday in the late afternoon and evening with times posted at the location. Students wanting to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18065

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… US dependency on China for critical minerals Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on These rare earth oxides are used … of rare earth minerals amid the ongoing trade dispute with China, Reuters reported in a July 12 story. But Western … clear earlier this year when the escalating trade war with China resulted in that country increasing tariffs to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

W Magazine

… Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care … @theplantprodigy, Soule started sharing his obsession with house plants on TikTok in 2020, posting videos about … TikTok is one of the most beloved on social media, with nearly 27 million likes and one million followers. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

New medieval book series could captivate public, scholars alike

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… series could captivate public, scholars alike Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For those who agree with Shakespeare that "What's past is prologue," Western … University has a new book series that may become popular with the public as well as academics. WMU's Medieval …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40229

Engineering students move research in the right direction

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… move research in the right direction Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Technology allowing small … the shape of an object or structure. Dr. Massood Atashbar with (left to right) Devin Birchfield, Thomas Pasternak and … process that combines elements of the electronics industry with that of the high-precision printing industry. As part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53718

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… Erin Flynn on Alyssa Zamora will graduate Saturday, May 1, with a degree in music theatre performance and a minor in family science. Her graduation regalia … lives," says Zamora, who will graduate Saturday, May 1 , with a degree in music theatre performance and a minor in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046