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WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks
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… Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home improvement project or … a team of researchers at Western Michigan University may be on track to change. Drs. Steve Durbin , a professor in … in those systems applied to polymer-based materials; turned out that it did. So it's kind of cool." Durbin …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847
Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts
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… Center “Prior to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients with … the need for the loans. “There are so many programs coming into place and each is providing a variety of offerings for … environment we are finding ourselves in right now so we can best direct our clients.” Direction from the SBDC includes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749
Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021
Haworth College of Business
… but also for the brands advertising during the broadcast. Being a winner in this high-stakes advertising showdown … advertising to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts. Can you comment on this approach? Budweiser is taking its … humorously depicts the events of 2020 as turning lemons into lemonade to launch a new flavor of the beverage. Other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006
2017-18 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series announced
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… "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music," and which will be anchored by a two-week engagement of Disney's "The Lion … per show and monthly payment plans are available for orders turned in by June 1. Miller Auditorium’s 2017-18 Lake … about discovering friendships and the belief that one can change the world by changing one's mind. With songs by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38628
Annual Turkey Trot 5K race returns for 60th year
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… returns Nov. 17. KALAMAZOO—The Turkey Trot 5K race will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 , at the Student … Both participants and spectators are encouraged to bring canned foods or nonperishable items for donation to Loaves & … registration on event day costs $20 and may be paid by cash or check only. For more information , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2334
WMU board to consider campus rental rates, presidential compensation
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… Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center. In addition to rental rates and … personnel moves, receipt of gifts and grants, and operating cash and annuity and life-income details. As is the case … materials on items being considered at the meeting can be found at wmich.edu/trustees . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36869
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… and talk to the pilots. Their stories sounded like the best adventures. That same year at a career day, a … They make certain I am doing what I am supposed to do so I can advance my career." Then there is Jelani Kelley , … its people and their time into me," she says. "They turned my dream into a reality. Giving back to those who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'
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… the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, to be announced Sept. 10. WMU's campaign kickoff will feature … cards to all faculty, staff and retirees is underway. Gifts can be made as: One-time donations by cash, check or credit card, or Pledges, payable by payroll …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981
All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 22, due to severe weather
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… services, all WMU campuses will close and there will be no classes starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 , … events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are … by heavy snow closed the University. 2022, Feb. 2—Rain turned to snow overnight, covering the Kalamazoo area in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70872
Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition
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… nations. NeoVent converts a low-tech respiratory device into one that provides the additional benefit of a ventilator, but at much less cost. The … and third-place winners also will be recognized with cash and prizes. In the competition's undergraduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898