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WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research
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… begins May 30. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is offering a series of presentations and a workshop for … as projects undertaken by other institutions; and learn how to incorporate these projects into teaching and become …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264
Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities
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… opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Gould, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing … up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in FIRST Robotics in high … and came up with a version of our unit for that, and as far as I know, it ended up making it to market and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861
WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field
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… a mechanical engineering major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … do take hits. It does take a toll," Backe says. "I'm sore going to class half the week, but I love it." The love of … I got older my dad told me I should start thinking about how my interest could translate into an actual career. He …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485
Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022
Haworth College of Business
… Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for … chain challenges for the holiday season and beyond. "We are going into the holiday season with a very high possibility … to start shopping early before the shelves are bare. However, the lack of availability is only part of the story …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267
Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team
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… Kueterman (right) train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. … at nearly 3,000 feet above the ground. But this is how members of Western Michigan University's Skydive Broncos … help with cost, as jump time and gear can be expensive. So far, they gained sponsorships with several local business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594
Candlebox headlines Kalamazoo Greek Festival
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… band Candlebox will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 37th annual Kalamazoo Greek Festival Thursday … Festival Place. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, and admission is free until 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $7 from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday admission is $7 from 4 to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7170
Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues
W Magazine
… Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student speaks with a … here from another country and were undocumented and were going to turn themselves in,” Tegethoff says. Students play … implications and want to do something, but it’s not clear how.” Bowen says the situation at the border is much …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379
PA department makes holidays special for local family
Physician Assistant
… and staff from Western Michigan University's physician assistant program adopts a family to help them meet basic needs … "I am constantly amazed by the generosity and compassion shown by our students," says Dave Areaux , chair of the … the Department of Physician Assistant on this example of "going beyond" in practice. For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70180
Humanities talks explore 'Truth'
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… Mich.—The pursuit of truth in a time of widespread cynicism and doubt about the very idea of truth will be explored … 101 Mobile Museum with a focus on the current exhibit "’68: How Far Have We Come?" Using original artifacts from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836
Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot
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… their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, … moment." Needless to say, Pepper has been a big hit so far. Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are working with Pepper to … interlocutor. Or, owing to more normative expectations of how a robot "should" communicate, will people prefer less …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083