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WMU project puts spotlight on lighthouse logs, late 1800s life on South Haven coastline
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… on the South Haven shoreline during the late 1800s is being brought to life through the digitization of three … Libraries. The South Haven Michigan Lighthouse Logs is a new digital collection that has been created to give a … mundane weather reports to dramatic events, including shipwrecks, daring rescues, bodies washed ashore and forest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25859
WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality
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… by Mark Bugnaski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Travel the world for history class and actually see the culture. Practice surgery … The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a collaborative effort of the … technology," says Lou Ann Morgan , senior marketing specialist for University Libraries. As an exciting, even sensory …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873
Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation
W Magazine
… on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves … choice, Thaj’s career trajectory has trended sharply upward. She propelled herself on a path to becoming Bell’s … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419
Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17
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… University has selected a design team made up of the firms Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and O’Boyle, Cowell, … of opportunities for public input. The initial session is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 , at Oshtemo … 7275 W. Main St. The forum, say principals with the firms, is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009
Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
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… by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade … hosting high-quality juried artworks from more than 150 artists; and Art Hop, an evening of art exhibits and events …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
Board approves WMU 2015-16 operating budget of $388 million
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… fund operating budget of $388 million for the 2015-16 fiscal year that is set to begin July 1. The newly approved and balanced … appropriations for base funding from the state. That amount is up more than $1.4 million—or 1.4 percent—compared to last …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24545
WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
… early '80s to counter assumptions of a theological emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of misconceptions. Dr. Stephen Covell, chair of Department of … and others often assume we teach theological comparisons between religions to determine which religion is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749
Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate
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… a stole representing Guam, where here paternal grandmother is from. (Courtesy: Gabby Rhodes Photography) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alyssa Zamora is passionate about theatre. She always has been. But it … in family science. "The whole idea behind family science is that if you can change someone's family situation and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046
Solar race team will take 25 years of experience on the road
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… in Austin and ends 1,751 miles later on July 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to the start of the biennial, … two decades of experience racing solar cars The WMU team is led this year by Project Manager Bryan Harris , a senior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17272
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted by Deanne Puca on … third team to complete the scruitineering process and finished in fifth place overall. WMU's Sunseeker team participates in two types of racing events. This year, they competed in the Formula Sun Grand Prix , a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383