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Geography professor helps organize Lake Michigan Trail Conference

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… Friday, Nov. 8-9 , for the Lake Michigan Trail Conference to formalize the development of a "multi-modal" kayak, biking/hiking and motor trail around the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Dr. … Lakes for Gov. Rick Snyder and member of the Great Lakes Commission; Dave Lorenz, manager of public, media and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2811

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

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… plays the piano during a rehearsal. An innovative approach to a classic genre, Jane Kozhevnikova’s jazz-tango album, … says the graduate student. Inspired by Astor Piazzolla, the composer who brought tango to concert halls, Kozhevnikova’s 11 original compositions include the unique sound blend of instruments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905

Two WMU faculty engineers garner MEDC funding for early-stage work

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… of assessing concussive-strength impact and 3-D printing of complex machined parts are the focus of work by two members … University's engineering faculty who are among five innovators around the state to win new funding form the Michigan … Dr. Massood Atashbar , professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Pavel Ikonomov , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43887

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

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… and suddenly everyday living seems almost impossible to navigate, an occupational therapist can be an … started with one instructor and just three students has become a department that today has 11 faculty members and an … World Report. And just this past spring, the department welcomed its first cohort of students in the new occupational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… efforts with new partnerships in Iraq, Turkey and Brazil. Compared to the last academic year, WMU's international student … 60 percent to 254 full-time students in fall 2012, as compared to the fall 2011 enrollment of 159 students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017

WMU aviators will be first in nation in American Eagle hiring program

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… WMU aviators will be first in nation in American Eagle hiring … pilots have earned their bachelor's degrees, they will become American Eagle employees with medical and travel … pilot recruitment. "This is an important initiative for our company, and we are pleased that WMU will have the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6319

Fish Ninja Labs catches top prize in PITCH Competition

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… Fish Ninja Labs catches top prize in PITCH Competition Submitted by Anonymous (not … for aquarium enthusiasts landed the top prize in a new competition for innovative business ideas. Nate Norman , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7114

George Coy obituary

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… January 1972 and retired after nearly 21 years of service to the University in December 1992. He worked for Facilities Management as a tradesman. Prior to coming to WMU, he served in the Army Counter Intelligence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1273

Dance students join pros for Chicago performance

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… at noon Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Harris Theatre in downtown Chicago near Millennium Park. The group will perform as … Mich. Katherine Mattar of Flint, Mich. Jesse Hoisington of Commerce Township, Mich. Marley Schmidt of Bay City, Mich. … Auditorium in October. During two five-day sessions, company members also taught master classes and participated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/47

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… at Lawson Arena KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University community is invited to plunge into the icy waters of a makeshift glacial pool in … which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 20,600 children and adults with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226