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WMU team finishes second in scrutineering at solar car race

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… is the inspection process by which all vehicle systems are evaluated, including the car's solar array, driver, … Sunseeker team Members of the Sunseeker solar race team are in Austin, Texas, to compete against teams from other … of 12 collegiate teams from the United States and Canada are competing in the annual track race held on grand prix or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7813

WMU graduate wins prestigious playwriting fellowship

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… Program with preparing him for a successful writing career and helping him win the award and fellowship. "Aside … come as a playwright during my time in Kalamazoo; these are accolades I never could have achieved without Dr. … acknowledge Pasen as a young playwright on the rise. "These are extraordinary achievements and very well-deserved …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/441

Students receive funding for sustainability projects

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… sustainability and a novel way to produce green electricity are among the research projects Western Michigan University … 2011-12 academic year. The Student Sustainability grants are available to students paying the campus Sustainability … with the amount awarded and the principal investigators, are: Carbon-Neutral USB-Drives , $4,878, conducted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/675

WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000

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… $31,000 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left are VermaBioMass team members Brian Oswald, Andrea Lavasseur … best pivot(s) and judges' choice. All WMU teams shared in the winnings. Winning WMU teams Category Prizes … on grid generation of electricity. Team members are Neil Hurley of Kalamazoo and Matthew Olsen of Escanaba, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… back to her native South Africa to fill a critical gap in care. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact … Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind or visually impaired are unemployed. "In South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in … and apartments on Western Michigan University's main campus are advised to pack some patience. A reconstruction project … Steve Palmer , director of housing and residence life . "We are always excited to see all of the new faces on campus as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

Candidates for science fields urged to attend event at WMU

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… studies in chemistry and biomedical fields in notable ways are returning to their alma mater this month to talk about … session is free and open to the community. No reservations are required to attend, and free parking will be available … Center. A light lunch will be served. The four presenters are: Neil Blok , a 2010 WMU graduate now in his second year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/301

Trustees approve retirements of 10 faculty, 11 staff members

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… Faculty retirements All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, … of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Sherrill D. Busboom , master faculty specialist of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6950

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… U.S. Memorial Day . There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University … offices and services. Faculty, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular … and Monday, May 25-27. Bernhard Center and Information Desk are open Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, and are closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7241

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… Finn down the Mississippi River, attend a party in East Egg or get to know the mysterious Boo Radley all from the … Get back in the game Social distancing doesn’t mean sports are out of the question. There are plenty of intense competitions you can get into right …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58646