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Longtime WMUK volunteer wins Community Medal of Arts award

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… and co-host of the acoustic music show "Grassroots" is being honored with a Community Medal of Arts award by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Mark Sahlgren is one of two recipients of the award, which will be … starting at 4 p.m. in Bronson Park. The awards ceremony is at 4:30 p.m. 'Tireless advocacy' Sahlgren has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17248

Autism-related master's program coming to metro Detroit

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… Autism-related master's program coming to metro Detroit … program for individuals who work with people with autism and other developmental disabilities will be offered in … Health to improve services related to autism. Its biggest 2014 grant came later in the year when the state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20142

WMU equestrian team wins first-ever collegiate regional title

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… WMU team its first regional title in the team's 22-year history. The WMU team was high point team for 2014-15 out of … Horse Show Association's Zone 6, Region 4. A 'huge accomplishment' "This is a huge accomplishment," says WMU Coach Rob … , Brenna Cooper , Jordan Musial , Hanna Pearson , Olivia Stagg , Katie Stewart and Emily Stewart . Also at the U-M event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22606

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… but pose charging challenges when traveling longer distances. But an innovative idea from a Western Michigan … student could solve the battery buzzkill. Md Marsad Zoardar is working to develop a wireless power transfer system that … in motion. "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

Renowned Evaluation Center at WMU receives $4.9 million NSF grant

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… program. The University's renowned Evaluation Center is tapped by nonprofit organizations, state and federal … evaluation capacity within the ATE program. EvaluATE is currently led by three WMU researchers: principal … investigators are coming on board— Dr. Michael Harnar , assistant professor of interdisciplinary evaluation at WMU, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51701

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The competition is open to all students. KALAMAZOO—Students from across … be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business … community. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four finishers—$1,200 for first place; $700 for second place; $400 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14110

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… from across the nation flying fixed-wing aircraft using visual flight rules. Bates and Satkowiak will pilot one of … and Waco, Texas; Arkadelphia, Arkansas; Warrensburg, Missouri; Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; Murfreesboro, … is a 2012 graduate of Plymouth South High School. "The biggest challenge will be the changing terrain," Bates says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Attendees can register for the conference online . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… Research Park melds a tradition of sustainability and a vision aimed at protecting the future for generations to … Generations moved into the Weidenhammer Building earlier this month. The BTR Park is home to more than 40 private companies. 7GenAE 7GenAE, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

WMU advertising students take first place

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… WMU advertising students take first place Submitted by Amy Coughenour on A team of Haworth College of Business advertising and promotion students has won first place in the … Olivia Neitzke , strategy and consumer insights associate Maggie Neuman , social media associate Bailey Papich , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200