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Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… Fueled by a Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award, Wilson's sculpture draws on research into westward commercial and infrastructure development in … carefully planned and measured, first imagined as a small 3D model and then built in sections. "I think about it like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… protection equipment in local hospitals. (April 2020)  WMU 3D printers producing face shields and masks for health care … (May 2020)  WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic : Jay … the Resilient Project—bringing together dozens of Broadway stars to sing his inspirational anthem, "Resilient," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

Faucet attachment cuts down on grease and the competition at Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… to clean dishes better than any sponge, scrub pad or dishwasher alone comes from the creative minds of a group of … housing a soap reservoir, retractable hose and rotating water turbine, and uses the water pressure from the sink to … “Our team has been discussing using the funds to buy a 3D printer to create prototypes,” says Sorensen. “We have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67954

Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities

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… Sciences, and Haworth College of Business. In addition, it was developed in collaboration with some of the local … when the college moved into Floyd Hall on what at the time was WMU's recently created Parkview Campus. The Central … be dedicated to innovation, fabrication, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and woodworking and metalworking," Elwell says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45220

Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration

W Magazine

… Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students in WALI at the Air Zoo from left to right: Nathan Snyder, Luke … out of this world. The Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI) offers both, giving students experience working with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818

High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership

Merze Tate College

… for prototyping. Students check out a car made with 3D printing technology in the lab. Students observe a JR … cost .     “Our partnership with GRPS is an impactful way to help high school students discover potential … ’s  College of Engineering and Applied Sciences .     GRPS was first introduced to the possibilities of dual enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… might provide cross-departmental academic benefit? WMUx wants instructors and learners to provide input on potential … spark creative endeavors that speak to those it serves in ways they've never before experienced.  Technology will be … that will replicate cells and molecules to provide 3D models, which will allow for movement and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The … Revere La Noue used in his planning for The Epic Broncos, a mural created for WMU in 2011. Liz Haskin , marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583