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Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy at … pioneers. Microsoft HoloLens enables users to engage with 3D holographic content mixed with the physical world, giving … as a turbofan engine," says Brown. "When I saw that the medical community was using HoloLens to allow students to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … those delicious members of the produce world mature, so did his career aspirations grow.  Immokalee is a …

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

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… 'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … and her M.F.A. in Printmaking from the University of Iowa. Her work explores the parallel relationships that exist … exhibited widely both nationally and internationally including The International Print Center New York; the Scuola di …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

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… of Chicago, junior Therezine Corcoran,  of Lapeer, Indiana, and freshman Jacob Zufall, of Portage, using VR in … see the culture. Practice surgery or accurately design a 3D car. Western Michigan University offers significant … of higher education. The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a …

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

David Chaplin obituary

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… emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture

College of Aviation

… Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself … of Aviation Information Check out this resume for the budding aviation professional -- a year as a member of the … of teaching," she says.  "I also loved the interactive 3D models of the systems.  I had fun in those classes, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/holloway

Grammy winner to perform with jazz and symphony orchestras

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … and conductors of the last two decades, multi-Grammy Award winner Mendoza has written arrangements for a wide … has led as chief conductor for the past six years. Mondoza was recently honored with a Grammy Award for his work on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45260

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, … pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to make 3D food packing products at the WMU Pilot Plant.   WMU's … fit for us,” he adds of the equipment. “We already have traditional papermaking equipment, along with pulping and fiber …

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

D.R. artist-activist to visit WMU as part of School of Art lecture series

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… is free and open to the public. Pineda Jorge Pineda Pineda was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic. A visual artist, … painting, sculpture, installation, sketch and other mediums. Pineda is also recognized for his activism through … up at home for him and his siblings. His artistic ability was evident early on. "We were three sets of twins, and my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19845