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Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Joshua Turske led a research project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joshua Turske's behavioral analysis … arena. "It gives us much more credibility because the study was developed and executed by a third party," Cartee says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

W Magazine

… how they could shape their careers and communities. Through Project Pipeline , a three-day summer design camp held in … on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local architectural associate Hayward Babineaux to bring the national Project Pipeline camp …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and curricula project intended to increase representation in Spanish … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

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… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established Submitted by … Grant program, designed to support small-scale research projects and creative scholarship, is open to WMU faculty at … for a 12-month project. No extensions will be allowed. Allowable expenses are limited to salary support for staff, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team … students put their knowledge to work over two semesters on projects for industry and area organizations.  For civil … to redesign the park to meet the vision of its stakeholders was impactful both professionally and personally. Sponsored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

New Western View construction planned for fall occupancy

News

… immediately west of the first phase. The new construction project, details of which are still being finalized, will … opened in fall 2011. That 330-bed apartment-style complex was at full capacity nearly a year in advance of its … the current demand for on-campus housing. We look forward to providing additional information to the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/457

WMUK station head featured on NPR's Friday StoryCorps segment

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… Military Voices Initiative. Bolar's interview was recorded by phone Nov. 20. In it, he talks about his son, Matthew Bolar, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2007. In addition to being … Isay's guest for the Monday, Dec. 3, formal launch of that project at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is a creation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3155

Doctoral student earns recognition for research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student earns recognition for research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Baraah Qawasmeh , a Western … Engineers (ITE) poster competition held June 14 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Qawasmeh’s study focused on analyzing … fostering collaborations and partnerships that advance projects and research,” says Qawasmeh. “Exposure to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75926

City plans Stadium Drive construction near campus

News

… One lane in each direction will remain open throughout the project. The city of Kalamazoo's culvert replacement project is in preparation for a larger project it plans for Stadium Drive between Howard and Lovell streets later this year to reconstruct the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66973

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the first woman to … working with graduating students, sponsoring their capstone projects. She presents a problem her business is facing and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer