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3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

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… , a manager and technician in the virtual reality lab, worked with Tongue on designs for models of the College of … interact with the models and get an idea of how  they could work. A BROADER VISION The successful development of these … creatively,” Abbott says. “That’s part of what students who work with me learn. They determine what the goals are and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

U-M economist takes broad look at Great Recession in Sichel talk

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… financial markets and macroeconomics, and her recent work focuses on European economics in the Great Recession …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22204

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Marineau , a 1972 graduate of the WMU theatre program. "We worked together a few seasons," says Marineau. "There was no … WMU seriously. "Every year I bring in a Broadway star to work with seniors and do master classes to get them ready … to recognize something way beyond Marin's extraordinary work as an actor," Danieley said during his speech. "We're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

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… using VR in the technology in the arts course. Teams work on a project to create VR environments with a sense of … "No other university seems to be offering the types of VR workshops we are." Kevin Abbott, interactive media specialist, works with students in the VR lab during a technology in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

Accomplished writing alumni return to WMU for Frostic Reading Series

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… Monica McFawn and Kristian O'Hare will read from their works at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Rooms 157-159 of the … poet and university professor D.A. Powell selected her work for inclusion in the 2011 edition of "Best New Poets," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19904

Day of events focuses on research resources for faculty

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… Deanne Puca on Research and Dessert 2013 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Workshops and discussions on funding and other resources for … the Bernhard Center. The event includes a special morning workshop with consultant Janet Geever , author of "The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing." The workshop, titled "Funding Success with Foundations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19861

Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association

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… Diana Mason, "these four are particularly noteworthy for work that has been impressive, enduring and historic." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655

WMU president elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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… and invite them to join the academy and contribute to its work," David W. Oxtoby, president of the American Academy of … interagency White House Council for Auto Communities and Workers. As WMU's president, Montgomery has launched …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52999

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

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… Wang and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, work with the machine donated by Germany-based Keifel … Plant is known for our excellent staff and facilities, working on the cutting edge of all things pulp and paper, …

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

WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management

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… WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … training joining forces to offer industry-advanced coursework in purchasing management. Western Michigan University's … formed an alliance to deploy a series of purchasing workshops that target complex topics , such as global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17758