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WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant

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… , WMU professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, is among the five people who have received an ADVANCE Grant so far this spring. The grants provide an incentive for faculty … to advance their technologies toward commercialization. This funding program is administered by Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47498

Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020

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… Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020 Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now that the new academic year is underway, faculty and staff members across the Western … direction for the next five years. WMU trustees adopted this road map for the future in March, following nearly a year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750

Kalamazoo Ribfest features food, entertainment

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo's annual Ribfest is Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 6-8 , featuring three … and Saturday. A local event for more than 20 years, Ribfest is one of the oldest festivals in downtown Kalamazoo, and it … to 3:30 p.m., Absolute Addiction 4 to 5 p.m., Slim Gypsy Baggage 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys 7 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25823

WMU student team places third in supply chain challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin were WMU undergraduate students Erika Campbell , of … Township; Courtney Patterson , of Romulus; and Christopher Tirtadihardja , from Indonesia. The event was … by Michigan State University. Impressive performance "To finish in the top half of student teams, given the quality of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36430

WMU psychology specialists tapped by governor to serve on new board

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… WMU psychology specialists tapped by governor to serve on new board Submitted by … University's reputation in the field of behavior analysis has led Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to appoint multiple … various constituencies. The new body was created to assist the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41794

WMU students celebrate partnership with county juvenile home

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… from each other and gains a better understanding of what is possible through education." Service learning at WMU Service learning is a mutually beneficial endeavor in which course-learning … students and faculty to create change. In part because of this approach, the University has consistently garnered awards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36750

WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… Weekend Friday through Sunday, Oct. 11-13 . "Go for Gold" is the 2019 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are open to the public and a … Pancake Breakfast—Complimentary all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice served from 9 to 11 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… energy as the window to reverse the damage done by carbon emissions continues to close, says Dr. Pablo Gomez, associate … and director of the WMU Power Lab . "We know climate change is something that is affecting our lives more and more, and we need to make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion inaugural DEI Distinction Award. Other factors considered in the nomination … in Western's CHHS community. (Left to right) Dean Ron Cisler, Dr. Betty Dennis, Dr. Nancy Hock, Sarah Aguilar, Shreena Shah and Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851

Committee seeks nominations for observation team

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… Support Program Review and Planning Oversight Committee is soliciting nominations from senior leaders, deans, chairs … from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the divisions of Academic Affairs, Intercollegiate Athletics and … represent a wide range of learner support programs. WMU is well into the second cycle of its integrated program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35760