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Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

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… NASA deeper into space Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to simulate the conditions in space. … actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those failure mechanisms is really important," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… is an overwhelming task for many individuals across the country. Whether it’s the never-ending stacks of bills … not common in many U.S. households, which is why bringing awareness to the matter is important for professionals. The … so much exposure to the financial planning industry through what we do.” Astor has been gaining professional work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

Former MIT researcher discusses neuroethics in center's first fall talk

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… fall talk Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The ethical standards and professional responsibility of … Main Campus. The dates, presentations, times and locations are: Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 25-26 : Black History 101 … at Hamilton College, "Plato's Dialogues of Definition: What Is Socrates Looking For,?" 5 p.m. Room 157 Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48528

Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz studies students and their instructors are upbeat after again earning multiple wins in DownBeat magazine's 40th annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive competition for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… into a room with a spring in his step. His enthusiasm is the first thing that greats you when you meet him. This … Olimat not only determined the best scheduling software but helped with the rollout by presenting it and getting … construction projects were put together. That experience is what Olimat has valued most. He says his supervisors always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213

Dorothy L. Franzen obituary

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… (Bladt) Franzen , Western Michigan University associate professor emerita of education and professional development, … Saturday, May 9, in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Franzen joined what was then the College of Education in 1968 and retired in 1988 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25426

Booth signup underway for 34th Bronco Bash

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… 34th Bronco Bash Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The 2013 Bronco Bash was the first to be held on the Sangren … Michigan University is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 , on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall. The early registration … opportunities, and promotional items and coupons to a crowd of some 20,000 people. The event also features novelty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16542

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… Lowis on Willow Martin, human resource management major For the past four years, Willow Martin has flown to Florida and then driven her grandparents, who winter there, back to Michigan. But this year’s … techniques I do when our team travels. I wrote out exactly what I needed to accomplish during the week I was gone, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Take a guided tour through Mexico with the Sones de México Ensemble during Western Michigan … of over 40 instruments. Some of these instruments are rarely heard outside of the regions where they originate. The ensemble will talk about what to listen for in the major regional styles as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

Kinetic Affect to address diversity in community performance

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kinetic Affect KALAMAZOO—The dynamic spoken-word duo Kinetic Affect will headline Kalamazoo County's 15th annual Respecting Differences program Tuesday and … have performed widely, both regionally and nationally, and are passionate about the importance of self-reflection and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5531