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Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a time when football concussions are triggering lawsuits and making headlines, students at Western … SafeSense Technologies LLC, off the ground. Top eight finisher Their idea was recognized as one of the top eight … believed we had a niche technology and that we should establish a company, so we did," says Dr. Massood Atashbar , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

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… start at 10 a.m. Any class that starts before 10 a.m. is canceled. This article will be updated with special hours as information … the University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442

Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center  offer advising and resources to help students prepare for interviews … 29 . Candidates can  sign up for sessions  online . The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Day, which focuses on those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and … in the Kalamazoo Marathon Sunday, May 7 . No experience is necessary, and students as well as faculty and staff … or (269) 387-2072. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402

University Theatre presents 'Baby With the Bathwater'

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… theatre alumnus David Alpert will lead the production. This show contains mature content. Patrons under the age of 16 … Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. "Baby With the Bathwater" is a dark comedy that explores the impossible journey of … and the growth of Helen and John's baby, a boy named Daisy. David Alpert Guest director David Alpert holds a B.A. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35035

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… senior leadership across campus helped shape the start of his job search, opening his eyes to the breadth of career options at his fingertips. … increase sales. After graduation, Sánchez found himself struggling to find a job in the aviation industry amidst the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs

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… educating, producing entrepreneurs Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Teo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Mechanical engineering graduate student Joshua Teo is co-creating a Web-based engineering software company specializing in durability analysis of certain structural components used by design engineers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067

Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU

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… Mich.—A large and strong Kalamazoo-area Latvian community is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Latvia's … WMU College of Fine Arts, the entire weekend celebration is made possible through support from the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. All of the events are free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … speaks during an event. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Taking turns: it is a concept that we learn very early in life, and it forms the basis of many of our relationships. It is a concept that Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… Mich.—The renovation of Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has been recognized by ASHRAE, a … president and CEO of TowerPinkster, noted, "The University is very forward thinking and holds high standards for energy … efficiency and sustainability. WMU leaders presented their vision of turning the oldest, most inefficient building on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224