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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