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WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… veterans who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service … Hat Trick—OHT—is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Horn Day open to anyone who wants to learn more about the horn

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… Horn Day open to anyone who wants to learn more about the horn Submitted by Deanne Puca … using musical vehicles. Before moving to Dayton, Brant was the principal horn of the South Bend Symphony for four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44910

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

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… "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … reduce the vehicle's range, and charging stations aren't always readily available.  Marsad is exploring various … transmission technologies, including magneto dynamic coupling and microwave power transfer, which appear most …

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

Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 15 . She was 82. Grotzinger, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … several high-profile administrative positions and racked up some impressive firsts. Laurel A. Grotzinger The … director from 1982 until WMU closed the unit in 1985. She was instrumental in developing the accredited Master of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365

ISM students place second at international case competition

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Hayward, Clark, Barney and Poppema. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of … enrolled in Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program finished second at the General … to challenge students," says Poppema. "Using a creative mindset and outside-the-box thinking to solve the supply chain …

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

Leading scientists and treatment practitioners slated for Michigan Autism Conference

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… over 20 states and hundreds of agencies providing the most up-to-date and effective treatment and support for … to children and their families at the STARS Clinics in Walnut Creek, California. His presentation is titled … Autism Spectrum Disorder with Everyday Technology." Dr. Wayne Fuqua, professor and former chair of psychology at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42964

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… staying connected; another 19 percent pointed to being supportive while letting go; and 3 percent felt the … says. "It's not necessarily challenging in a negative way, but challenging in that it changes the family dynamic, … at all unusual and absolutely fixable. But, from a state away, how to advise him on the best resources to tap at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

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… trays Submitted by Deanne Puca on Doctoral student Jason Wang and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, … a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials.   Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to … shallow tray and a deep tray—with plans to expand to a cup in the future, says Lon Pschigoda , general manager of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp

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… on Shanghai Museum of Ancient Art KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A group of 10 local high school students will travel to China in … the decision to sign up her daughter for the summer camp was not a difficult one. A section of the Great Wall "The generous scholarship made it very affordable," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712

Summer seminars scheduled for WMU teachers

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… and full- and part-time faculty members keep moving forward in their careers as well as their teaching. Those … asked to register for each day the program runs and to show up each meeting day. Register for a program Multiday … For more information or to register for a program, visit wapps.wmich.edu/workshops . Direct questions to Jan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39195