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Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary

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… the WMU faculty in 1980 and retired in 2000 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He originally taught in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, but moved to the Department of Mechanical … of materials, statics, dynamics and mechanical systems for his new department, which subsequently was renamed the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246

Students, public invited to 2017 Study Abroad Fair

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… holds its annual Study Abroad Fair. The free event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sangren Hall. Activities … and courses around the globe. WMU study abroad specialists also will be available to answer questions, as will … representatives from non-WMU organizations providing more than 100 study and work programs conducted worldwide. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42668

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"AI is unlikely to replace you any time soon, but those people who know AI will.” This is an adage used by Dr. Kuanchin (KC) Chen , Western … when technology evolves nearly every day. The team thanks Dean Satish Deshpande for the support and the freedom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

Art exhibit offers fresh perspective on WMU Print Collection

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This fall, the Richmond Center for Visual Arts will offer a fresh and expanded perspective on … School of Art, the WMU Print Collection features more than 700 prints from blue-chip artists of the late 1960s and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41733

Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president

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… Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president Submitted by Anonymous … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery begins his tenure as the ninth president of Western Michigan … of him as the "Auto Czar." Montgomery, who has more than 35 years of experience in higher education, succeeds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548

Alumni competing in goalball at Paralympics in Rio

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… instructor in the WMU Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies. Most, or possibly all, of them grew up … retinal disease and is legally blind, with less than one degree of vision left in each eye. He was … throw it into the opponent's goal, with the ball traveling upwards of 40 mph. The game was developed in Eastern Europe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34778

Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service

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… University has stepped in to fill the equipment and expertise gap by offering consultants who provide the necessary … interpret it for clients. Want to find out where a building is losing most of its heat? Wondering if parts of a field … "Take cell phone towers. It's safer to use UAVs rather than have a person climb up to look and see if a cable's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54032

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and … (left) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a wide-ranging address after his inauguration as Western Michigan University's ninth … success," he said. Montgomery, a labor economist with more than 35 years of experience in academia and public service, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Yvonne Unrau, Chris Harris and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge … initially in late 2011. The new award and matching funds triggered by the award will bring $900,000 to WMU to support … youth made the Dean's List and 24 studied abroad. More than 30 student-led conference presentations and workshops …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

President Dunn heads to Malaysia to celebrate 25-year partnership

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… University President John M. Dunn will travel to Malaysia this month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a partnership … years of study and earn a bachelor's degree. The 2+2 model is now used to educate thousands of Malaysian students at more than 60 American colleges and universities as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/763