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Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… a Western Michigan University art professor for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Grinwis, a gifted painter and sculptor as well as a … During his long tenure at WMU, Grinwis primarily taught design, advanced design and watercolor. In 1980, he traveled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280

Early release Dec. 23 due to campuswide network connectivity issues

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… at wmich.status.io . The University's winter recess is set for Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 2 . Normal … after the recess period. The University news site has additional information on campus hours during this time. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/closure-dec-23-2025-network-connectivity-repairs

Senior engineering students showcase engineering projects

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… projects at WMU's 58th Conference on Senior Engineering and Design from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 , at the … Michigan companies listed online in the Senior Engineering Design Conference brochure, available at  … wmich.edu/engineer/news/seniors . There are a variety of disciplines involved, including civil and construction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31597

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global … "It's not a substitute for study abroad but it's another way to enhance the classroom through significant … learning community supports instructors as they design and implement these Collaborative Online …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

WMU first university to perform dance masterpieces

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… month, choreography spanning genres and generations, including three dances never before staged by a university … Presenting choreography that features ballet, jazz and modern dance styles, this program highlights innovative … contemporary choreographers. The Great Works Dance Project was recently featured in Encore magazine. Read the article …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37200

Visiting professor to discuss lessons from Arab Spring

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… Visiting professor to discuss lessons from Arab Spring Submitted by Anonymous (not … 2011-12 Minerva Chair at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., shed new light on secularity and the role … and the forthcoming book "Islam Betrayed? The Making of Modern Islam and World Politics." Power and Publics Series …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4770

Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is leading efforts at multiple universities to better understand … of Michigan and Grand Valley State University have been awarded a three-year, $420,830 grant from the U.S. National … was formed in vast amounts in ancient times but sparsely in modern times. Geologists have studied the "dolomite problem" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65485

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… Challenge Sunseeker 23 won the competition's Aesthetics Award. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge KALAMAZOO, … accomplish next year," says  Ashley Faulk , an engineering design technology major from Elmhurst, Illinois, and … considering what could have been a catastrophic setback for the team that happened in the final days of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

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… Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification Submitted by … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Valley Dining Center was awarded a Gold certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, demonstrating continued support for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584

The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… twisting and turning until we eventually find ourselves heading in the correct direction. While we often begin heading one way, we soon find ourselves detoured towards another … in on engineering and aviation, Thiele’s path was far from set. After graduating Midland High School in 1987, she …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele