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WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Studies pertaining to innovative exterior residential lighting design, herb … impact reduction, therapeutic virtual reality, moonwalking and much more were showcased in live online … journal articles, spoke with physicians, accessed the latest mechanical engineering literature pertaining to aspects …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… scholarships through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, … mission, “so all may learn,” to heart with their latest community experience. Dr. Jonathan Bush and his team of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas … trial users. In doing so we will put our design to the test, learn more about what the users need and improve our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… market during an unprecedented pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good … for unprofessional or distracting objects or people. Test devices before the call, and have a plan B if the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… Geltman.co) "I'm grateful for the opportunity and grateful to be considered one of the top collegiate players in the … international map. A multi-year All-American at Western, he was one of just 32 players selected from across the country … of D-Day and the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympic gold medal match between France and the United States. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… spring series will revolve around the opioid crisis and how to prevent addiction. The lecture, "Does Communitywide … Jan. 22 —The two WMU winners of an Ethics Center essay contest will discuss the papers they wrote based on the theme … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… speaker, honored graduate KALAMAZOO, Mich.—CNN contributor, ESPN senior writer and Western Michigan University … news topics, including the death of an unarmed teenager who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri — the … was looking at my academic career and then looking at my test scores and saying, 'These grades don’t match up with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program

College of Aviation

… The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Growing up in Latvia, Janis Strupis easily … aircraft mechanic."  What kind of pilot?  Maybe even a test pilot, he says.  Now only a recreational swimmer, Janis …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/strupis

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

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… Students, faculty, staff and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. For … 24 and reopen on  Jan. 5 .  Online ticket information is always available.    Sindecuse Health Center , including the … Jan. 2 and will reopen for regular hours on Jan. 5 .    Waldo Library is closed Dec. 14 with limited hours until the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… She is Professor Emerita of English and past director of the Gender and Sexuality Studies program at Rider … The Bar Convent roll’s script and illustrations suggest it was made between 1475 and 1500. Thomas narrates and … small hand and could just as easily be hidden away if Protestant authorities ransacked a recusant household in their …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent