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New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping
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… includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Michigan Geological Survey … assessment and mapping, and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil, and subsurface storage capacity. Such …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983
New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar
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… will help WMU's aviation programs soar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Construction design and planning … for the WMU project that is expected to cost $20 million, with $15 million from the state and the balance raised by … Center, which is located on the college's W.K. Kellogg Airport campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. With a target …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902
Alumni competing in goalball at Paralympics in Rio
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… competing in goalball at Paralympics in Rio Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kusku KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. … John Kusku Kusku, of Commerce Township, was born with a hereditary degenerative retinal disease and is … throw it into the opponent's goal, with the ball traveling upwards of 40 mph. The game was developed in Eastern Europe …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34778
WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community organizations to develop a plan for reducing … Township, Kalamazoo County and several environmental nonprofit organizations has been convened to provide input … Creek Watershed. In total, community partners together with WMU have built 30 stormwater control projects utilizing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863
Alumnus helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills
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… industry is a booming, billion-dollar business complete with massive global tournaments and a worldwide fan base. … a discussion on player health and performance on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the University's state-of-the-art … skill that has earned him the attention of some of the biggest teams in esports. His company incorporates things like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69809
STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids
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… Western Michigan University-Grand Rapids, in partnership with Autocam Medical and Grand Rapids Community College … engaging opportunity to connect Western Michigan University with our local community. We continue to explore ways to … Medical, Bricks4Kidz, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology and JR Automation to present an array of fun-filled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219
WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics
Study of Ethics in Society
… WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics … grant to plan and host the conference in cooperation with the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics . … promotes fairness and equity in science, in alignment with NSF’s mission, by expanding knowledge about the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512
Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… by traffic safety organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Norran Novat KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Norran Novat , a Western … safety for vulnerable road users which aligns closely with the objectives of the Lifesavers Conference,” says … how these configurations influence pedestrian safety within roundabout environments. The Lifesavers Conference …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328
Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements
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… Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The retirements of … Three of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … May 2, 2012. The faculty members joining the school, along with their current affiliations, are: Dr. John H. Coons , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363
Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nearly 800 of the … Scholarship Competition . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … be invited to return to campus in February to interview with the Medallion Selection Committee. The 20 students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/61