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Grand opening reception set for the new Office for Sustainability

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… of operations at its new campus location at the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with a project showcase and open house; formal remarks begin at … Glasser says that while WMU has made tremendous strides toward building a campus culture of sustainability, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2470

Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare

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… Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Allhoff … KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University professor has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation … with Ethical Rules for Cyberwarfare," a collaborative project with California Polytechnic State University, San …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… Cultural Center’s Face Off Theatre Company . In 2018, WMU was just the second university in the nation to join the … nationwide protests and outcry to end racial injustice, the project is particularly relevant. "We wanted to take the opportunity to reignite the project this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set … remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources more viable … Joe Walega, B.S.E.’23 , served as Sunseeker’s president and project manager from 2021 through the team’s most recent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… at institutions like WMU will certainly chart a path forward for a cleaner tomorrow. Clean energy jobs will help … of computer science, are co-PIs. "I'm excited about this project because it's a fundamentally different approach to … They include technology that could be embedded in a roadway or other external source, sensors that could offload …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says Grace Stibich , a … to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at Western. "It was very inspiring. I'm already thinking about how I want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… (Courtesy: Geltman.co) Delgado, pictured in a black and green shirt, is a loosehead prop—a position in the front … international map. A multi-year All-American at Western, he was one of just 32 players selected from across the country … to do some sightseeing and interact with fans along the way. After a whirlwind two weeks, Team USA came away with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert

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… from the Western Michigan University Great Works Dance Project, two guest artist pieces, four faculty works and … a quasi-personal account of Lamb's history in ballet. Lamb was awarded the 2009 National Choreographic Competition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037

Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives

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… comes with consequences. "If you take the leg, you'll take away the function for the rest of their life," says Lawson, … because he can't do what he loves anymore. "The more I was involved, the more I saw that we can medically stabilize … was introduced to a kindred spirit who could take the project to the next level: Dr. Massood Atashbar , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… on student feedback, to better highlight purpose-driven projects and encourage more students to participate. "These … learning projects that embody one of 10 chosen pathways : Arts and culture Civic engagement Diversity, … Sustainability Teaching and student success Those pathways appear as designations on a student's diploma and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312