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Free Chinese culture workshops offered

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… is the instructor for the Chinese Calligraphy workshop. She was born and raised in Beijing, the capital city of China. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, she learned to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21460

WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award

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… WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rocha … after winning the 2014 Donald Hall Prize for Poetry. The award, sponsored by the Association of Writers and Writing … year of studies at WMU. "I was really surprised because, up until that point, I had been submitting to book contests, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664

AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of something as powerful as omnipresent AI would be right up there among all big challenges.”  – Dr. Alvis Fong … for “smart” machines to eventually take mundane tasks away from human operators in industry and elsewhere. But they … aimed at getting STEM students AI ready in a holistic way. The first, “Modular experiential learning for safe, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… Test at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has … in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option.  Still determined to give it a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… accepted for a research and creative activities grant to support the study of Greater China by Western Michigan … of an academic book. Applicant salary and research hardware expenses are not eligible expenses. Funded projects … year beginning May 1 following announcement of the award, and awardees will be required to submit a two-page …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19724

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through Friday, Nov. 12-18 . The 2016 … during which attendees can experience Caribbean life by way of the Dominican Republic, learn about how various … hosted by University units and international student groups. International Education Week A joint initiative of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352

Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park

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… industries. Major customers include Ericsson, Eaton, Borg Warner and Brose. Directing the new Kalamazoo office is Jeff … manager for FAiST Light Metals North America, who was recruited a year ago specifically to develop a presence … Florence. The company is a division of FAiST Industrial Group, a multinational manufacturing firm based in the United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23569

Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease

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… Western Michigan University engineering professor has been awarded a $416,816 grant from the National Institutes of … is the recipient of the unusual NIH grant—the first NIH award ever to WMU's College of Engineering an Applied … and remove the oxidized lipids and also can become bound up on the arterial wall. Several important factors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649

Kalamazoo Pride celebrates diversity

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… and Niki Harris, a Benton Harbor native and former back-up singer for Madonna. Featured on "RuPaul’s Drag Race," Manila Luzon will return this year to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15855

One-of-a-kind small and medium business conference to be held in downtown Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… historic buildings and iconic downtown spaces—all within a walkable distance—will allow conference participants to … connection, with optional activities like yoga, running groups, live music and cocktail hours that are built into each … confidence and inspiration to transition more than just assets to family and community. "The Co. Lab reinvents the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75567