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Biggest Loser star Mike Danley discusses lifestyle changes

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… in NBC's "The Biggest Loser-Season 12," is returning to his alma mater to share his message of motivation, health … will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a complimentary healthy foods reception at 7 p.m. … be on hand to share health and wellness information and community resources with the audience. Parking is available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/338

WMU launches new academic year with Academic Convocation

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… University's future. The event, set for 2 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall, will feature WMU President John M. … the convocation is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff and students back to campus. The traditional gathering to honor accomplishments and focus on the new academic year is free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1649

Leo Niemi obituary

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… figure in Western Michigan University's early efforts to incorporate computer literacy into business education, died at home in … in what is now the Haworth College of Business. He started computer courses at WMU in 1955-56 and served as acting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/206

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… in 1944 and retired early in 1986 after 41 years of service to the University. The University's McGinnis Reading Center … helm for 11 years, further expanding clinic services to the community as well as contributing her own innovative … for seven years; and was a reading consultant to schools, companies and reading organizations across the nation. Among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

WMU revels in 'All-Steinway' status for 100-year-old music school

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… anniversary this year as the first university in Michigan to be named an All-Steinway Music School. With 118 of the … selective music programs respond positively to the quality commitment the Steinway designation demonstrates. … By the turn of the century, the company was crafting thousands of pianos in its Astoria, New York and Hamburg, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6009

Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students

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… Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students Submitted … engineering teams that will design and develop vehicles to compete against other collegiate teams this year in solar, … in the Formula SAE series.  The SAE Baja team takes part in competitions sponsored by SAE that test engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6619

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

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… Award. The national award recognizes innovative approaches to classroom instruction. Veeck was selected from among … three finalists during the association's 2012 Fall Educators' Conference for her social media analysis materials and … teaching innovation award in a nationwide faculty competition is truly well-deserved and a source of great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725

WMU once again among nation's 'Best for Vets' colleges

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… Michigan four-year school on the publication's list of the top colleges in the United States. This is WMU's third such … it is once again on the list of "military friendly" schools compiled by the publication Military Advanced Education. And …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3986

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