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Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park

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… consumer brands in the nation will bring its global design and innovation capabilities to the Western Michigan … The company's move is being assisted with a $2 million award from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Newell will build on … and the BTR Park's point person. "We know they've already set that process in motion by reaching out to architects and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076

A Flying Fish: David Fish takes Tech Ops to Army Air School

College of Aviation

… Ops to Army Air School Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When he was a student at Marshall High School at the dawn of the … aircraft, and take them to the edge of what they are designed to do -- well, it doesn't get any better than that. … English and Italian pilots, and what it feels like to be a modern version of John Glenn and Chuck Yeager.   He can also …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/davidfish

WMU Frostic School of Art offering visiting artist lecture series

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… for figurative sculpture. Elizabeth Sauer Sauer's work was featured in "500 Figures," published by Lark Books, as … and is adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at City University of New … Nov 6: Molly Schoenhoff. Schoenhoff is an artist, graphic designer and design educator with particular interests in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18695

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive environment of being in the student … amazed at both military aircraft from World War II and the modern-day aircraft.  The fact that I went on a few flights … plan.  As one says these days, they are "together" and have set their wedding date for October 2023!  They crossed paths …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/karleighandmitch

WALI helps expand access to space education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WALI helps expand access to space education Submitted by … to the first humans on the moon in 1969 and, more recently, modern satellite development and commercialized space … Initiative (WALI) is a student organization dedicated to designing, building, testing and launching WMU’s first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73466

University Theatre announces 2015-16 season

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… moving, challenging and entertaining experiences for audiences. The Country Wife Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 In this … A Behanding in Spokane Nov. 6-21 In this black comedy by award-winning playwright Martin McDonagh, a man who has been … as they hop a boat in search of better times. Thoroughly Modern Millie April 8-17 This six-time Tony Award-winning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24336

Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… “Many teams are beginning to transfer over to EV, and we want to stay competitive so that our team learns the most … The project is still in its early stages. The team began designing in the 2022-23 season. The main components have … win!” says Gould. “For a first-year team that bar might be set a bit high, but realistically we plan to build WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Japan Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is … Series,” where more than 100 participants from 14 different states came together to learn more about Japanese … locations. Furthermore, she helped develop “4-H in the Kitchen,” “4-H Exploration Days” and the “Japanese Visiting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Simply Eight founder to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum

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… on Pang KALAMAZOO—The founder of a Michigan-based company dedicated to simple, great-tasting foods will kick off the … innovation. Prior to Simply Eight and ITEAS Group, Pang was a marketing executive at several consumer package goods … foods industry and is bringing the basics back to the kitchen. With only eight or fewer all-natural ingredients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9139

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… in NASA's Recycling in Space Challenge . The space agency wanted to find ways to transport and process trash in zero … student at WMU. "I had some courses in college on machine design. This was basically a machine design project on … site for any future challenges that align with his skill set. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875