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Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge Submitted by … says McFall. "The current method for astronauts to take care of waste that's generated on the ISS or future places is … and gaseous waste. He calls his design, which won a $2,500 prize, a microgravity waste management system. The

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

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… Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board Submitted by Erin Flynn … program helped 24 local middle and high school students of color imagine how they could shape their careers and communities. Through Project Pipeline , a …

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Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… Harrison all received surprise visits from Buster as they were awarded for their outstanding work on … Amanda Jeppesen , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student Employment Services in Merze Tate College . The University employs roughly 3,500 students every year. In celebration of hardworking …

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Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

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… Gala dance concert Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 1-3 , in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. Performances are at 8 p.m. on all dates with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, … Great Work is Paul Taylor's seminal work, "Esplanade." In 1957, Taylor, inspired by the sight of a girl running to catch …

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WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land

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of land Submitted by Deanne Puca on BTR Park North includes 55 acres situated alongside Drake Road between Parkview Avenue and Stadium Drive and is the northward expansion of Western's original business park … property for future tenants. In addition, future tenants are required to follow the sustainable design, maintenance …

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WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students

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… WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students Submitted … on Dr. Luchara Wallace (left), Greg Wallace (right) and their son Michael Wallace (center). KALAMAZOO, … and OK with not getting everything done. Your best is what you can do right now,” says Wallace. “Maybe your child …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245

Philosophical question of moral supervenience to be explored in talk

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… on Sayre-McCord KALAMAZOO—A distinguished professor from the University of North Carolina will visit the Western … at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will share his views at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 , in 2016-18 Fetzer Center. The

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Paper and chemical engineering chair wins educator of year award

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… Paper and chemical engineering chair wins educator of year award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Abubakr KALAMAZOO—A state organization has awarded the head of Western Michigan University's nationally … and educator of the year. The event is Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center in …

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Professor's art exhibited as part of prestigious show in Havana

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… invited to create a site-specific art installation for the 11th Havana Biennial in Havana, Cuba. The piece, "Cystema @ 23°8'27.054"N 82°21'10.117"W," consisted of hundreds of cell-like … since the building is located in a central and busy area of Old Havana where hundreds walk by every day." The

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Davis to take reins of university relations for coming months

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… Davis to take reins of university relations for coming months Submitted by … M. Davis has been appointed interim executive director of the Office of University Relations at Western Michigan … gained experience reporting for the Austin (Texas) American-Statesman and for Crain's Detroit Business. She also worked …

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