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WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of new design elements at the WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location … family restrooms, additional seating, new lighting and modernized furnishings throughout the location. The project was led by architectural firm Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26242

Culture, fashion and food on display as Western's International Festival moves to new venue

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… Culture, fashion and food on display as Western's International Festival moves to new … and booth displays.  Vendors and student groups will set up tables in the halls of Miller Auditorium. Organized … Cuisine, Pacific Rim Foods, Que Buenos and Drake Road Shawarma King. More information about how to get involved is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72738

Fetzer Center sets annual lunch with Santa

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… Fetzer Center sets annual lunch with Santa Submitted by Anonymous (not … main campus. The Fetzer Center's annual Lunch with Santa is set for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 . Families may … with Santa as they wish. Reservations are required. In addition, the whole crew can enjoy a festive buffet lunch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3039

Two new additions bring total number of WMU LEED buildings to 12

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… Two new additions bring total number of WMU LEED buildings to 12 … this year by LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The certification by the U.S. Green Building Council … marked the first time any college or university in Michigan was able to certify five buildings in a single year. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20386

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… graduating from Western Michigan University, achieving an award-winning career as a journalist and then returning this … with White House implications.”  After doing some home design writing for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he … I just want to make sure I do good quality work and set a good example for my son and communities.”  For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU

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… Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch … is not a stepping stone; it is a launchpad for building world-class companies.” “We are excited and proud to … view them and vote for their favorite. “Cultivate 269 is designed to be an annual lightning rod for innovation,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/kalamazoo-forward-ventures-brings-inaugural-wmu-student-pitch-competition

Aerospace engineer to be guest speaker during Engineers Week

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… in the areas of aerospace manufacturing and mechanical design for more than 30 years, including 28 years working on numerous space-based guidance … in Light Jet Aircraft Development." Bob Carlton Carlton was lead mechanical designer on several space and aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13355

Veteran paper researcher, WMU prof to lead paper course in July

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… than 50 years experience in the paper industry and a leading figure in paper technology research will lead an … of Paper Coating" July 29-31 at WMU. The course is designed for the newcomer to the paper coating industry as … State University. Prior to joining the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6683

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brandon Bussi defends … multiple accolades for his puck-stopping prowess, including a spot on the 2022 Richter Award watch list —an annual … to go with an autism awareness mask," he says. The helmet designed for Bussi. Bussi worked closely with Allen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safeguarding astronauts as they … in space. She developed the concept for a senior design project along with Alex Whipple , another recent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848