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WMU 3D printers producing face shields and masks for health care workers

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… on Learn how WMU faculty and staff are using 3D printers to make face shields. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … says. Shield material was donated from Kalamazoo-based company Fabri-Kal , and the College of Engineering and … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Joy Brown April 3, 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58813

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… small businesses in West Michigan can apply for funding to help them hire Western Michigan University student … engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. "The Small Company Internship Award Program provides matching funds to … innovative work in the STEM fields, provide an internship where STEM skills are employed and have yet to receive an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954

WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

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… aquatic life ignited at an early age. His curiosity led him to spend time learning about different fish species, which … paved the way for his career in fish genome research. Today, as an assistant professor in Western Michigan … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Alissa Minard December 6, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories

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… Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories Submitted by Megan … equipment. “I quickly realized this was going to become a ‘one-size-fits-one’ situation, because some students … For more WMU news, arts and events ,  visit  WMU News  online. Pandemic Art   "Abandoned" - Anna LeChard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59462

Student entrepreneurs clinch e-Fest prize

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… and mechanical engineering student Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, earned a $3,000 prize from the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge e-Fest competition in March. Their venture company, Ethereal … For the latest WMU News, arts and events, visit WMU News online. Contact: Molly Goaley April 10, 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58873

WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive

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… Tuesday, March 20 . Supporters can contribute by going to wmuk.org or calling (269) 387-1021 during the on-air … based in their region, covering the news and arts in their communities." WMUK 102.1 FM WMUK recently celebrated winning … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Related story WMUK honored for broadcasting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45779

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot Submitted by … at Western Michigan University are gaining insight into their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, … its voice. But technically, Pepper is an "it." "In Japan, where Pepper is much more deployed already, it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Sustainability celebration showcases green programs

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… food and poetry slam-style talks on building a sustainable community Sept. 28. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Live music, locally … live music and a raffle every half hour—all free and open to the public. Also featured will be the office's programs … Slam, an elevator pitch meets Ted Talk experience where participants make two-minute cases for campus or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800

Oboist joins percussion duo in free concert

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… Monday, Jan. 22 , in Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the … was awarded third prize at the International Barbirolli Competition on the Isle of Man and received honorable … Italy. Most recently, they finished a tour of universities where they performed concerts and gave clinics on performing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44781

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

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… Faculty and staff, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open … Bernhard Center and Bronco Mall store hours are available online. Open reduced hours Saturday through Monday, … the Mobile Help Desk calendar for details. Bernhard Center computer lab is closed Saturday through Monday, Sept. 1-3 …

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