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WMU Sunseeker set for start of cross-country solar road race

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… Grand Prix on an enclosed track at Monticello (N.Y.) Speedway. The WMU team came in third in the Formula Sun Grand Prix, with the University of Michigan and Iowa State University in first and second places, … sixth place and twice in eighth place and has captured best design awards in post-race ceremonies. WMU is one of only a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1022

Trailblazing company mophie to build at BTR Park

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… distribution functions. Sale of the parcel to mophie was approved by the WMU Board of Trustees at its July 25 … as well as engaging the University's faculty on workflow design for the new building. With its facility in China, … the competition in an industry where the public excitedly awaits new products and technology. "This is one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1095

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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… are being accepted for scholarships that offer awards of up to $2,500 to offset the cost of Western Michigan … allows students at the University to apply for need-based awards of up to $1,500. In addition, those with a 3.0 grade … wide range of subjects, such as classical roots of Western design in Greece, engineering in Spain, or courses from a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

Two local special education leaders set for Keystone talk

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… County. It features innovative learning spaces and tools designed to support students at all stages of learning. … The state-of-the-art special education learning facility was the first of two construction projects funded by a $25.4 … County, from birth to age 26. From 2007 to 2009, Montgomery was director and supervisor of special education for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3062

Ohio University scholar to become dean of WMU's education college

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… history of academic management to the task. Li replaces Dr. Walter Burt, who has served as dean on an interim basis … range of other administrative posts at the university. He was the inaugural chair of the Department of Sports … in sport, comparative sport management, and research design in sport management. He serves on the editorial board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8515

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… events we have done in the past have been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best thing and potatoes are one of the most … core program focuses on event ideation, program design, technology, execution management, budgeting, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, 11 staff members

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… April 30, 2015. Fred Sitkins , professor of engineering design, manufacturing and management systems, 36 years, … of Spanish, effective Aug. 17, 2014. A sabbatical leave was granted to Dr. David Colson , professor of music, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19694

Kalamazoo Blues Fest features three days of music

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… to volunteer, visit kvba.org . Related article WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival | July 9, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16623

Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show

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… Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artwork by Gay Walker is on display through May 21. KALAMAZOO—A master … from WMU. She earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design and advertising from Michigan State University. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15021

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… Michigan University's chapter of Engineers without Borders designed a project for children at the Refugee Education … intact while being dropped from a second-story balcony. "It was something to get the kids thinking about impacts and how … groups, the creativity started flowing. Students gather to watch their eggs get dropped from a balcony. Moments like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203