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Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… down. "From the word go, these guys took the ball and ran with it," says Tim Smolenski , director of community … team's Bronco Leadership Council headed out to a lot filled with trees and brush that will eventually hold two houses … is currently pursuing his MBA. "So, this is just one way we can give back and show that we appreciate what they do for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

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… giant gas planets. Shawn R. Brueshaber , a doctoral candidate at Western Michigan University, is trying to do … Space Science Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the … his doctoral committee chair, Dr. William Liou , worked with Brueshaber to meld his engineering skills with his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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… Bronco Pitch Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A class project with a solution to make freezers work smarter (not harder) … Correction Golf Tee, earning founder Spencer Rochowiak of Canton $1,700 total prize money. The tee is a reusable device that gives you feedback on your golf swing—and was a hole in one for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Montgomery to speak at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… Edward Montgomery is the final speaker for this season's Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Center. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required for this event and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46667

WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding

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… campus sustainability grant funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on A student studies at a solar work station funded by … Engagement and Office for Sustainability. Interested applicants can find more information   on the Student … their proposed research, projects or activities will comply with all WMU health and safety guidelines. Technically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290

Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park

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… engineering profession for the industry segments we work with," Gamaitan says. "Our objective is always to define IE … a particularly good match for his company. Locating among young life science startups allows Applied IE employees to … ideally through a series of internship relationships that can develop into full-time jobs for the right individuals. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23719

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… effect at the start of the fall 2020 semester. It comes with a more focused set of educational intents, learning … showing the program model and student learning outcomes with assessment rubrics was recently added there. A user … planned course offerings so an essential studies committee can review the courses during the spring semester. Elliott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development Submitted by Raine Kuch on These and other … and solutions related to sustainable development for African nations.  The group will be making their presentations … Conference on African Development is held biennially, with the location alternating between WMU and Ethiopia. Its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

ISM students place second at international case competition

Haworth College of Business

… Vargas. GM employees develop the cases to present students with challenging business situations that address current … industry topics. This year's competition tasked students with procuring advanced technology components while … in front of GM employees who are familiar with the case can be a bit daunting, but our students used what they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43147

Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway'

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… Wallem KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Actor Stephen Wallem will perform with Western Michigan University theatre students in "Next … p.m. Tickets Tickets for University Theatre productions can be purchased online at wmutheatre.com , by calling (269) … for the We're Funny That Way Festival which benefits LGBTQ youth and was a keynote speaker at the Human Rights Campaign …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44036