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WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… can be up to 2,500 miles in length and is run on normal highways. On years when the American Solar Challenge is held, … and acceleration," says Joshua Allen, the Sunseeker team project manager. "The racing strategy applied during the … around the track is also recognized in the event's closing awards ceremony. According to Allen, the team will be sending …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680

Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… right, works in his lab after receiving the NSF's CAREER Award. Undergraduate students in Stull's biochemistry … a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant professor of chemistry, earned the five-year $757,000 grant for a project that could impact future biotechnology development. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70536

WMU supply chain alum helps drive GM’s efforts to produce ventilators

Haworth College of Business

… three global purchasing and supply chain leads. Michael Schwandt , B.B.A.'13, is part of that team, and doing the most … new challenge due to the extremely short timeline,” says Schwandt. “The immense pressure of the pandemic adds a high … family The core purchasing and supply chain team kicked the project off on a Friday, seeking to identify and source …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59052

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… woman in higher education leadership. This annual award is given to those who have distinguished themselves by … in their profession and in society at large. The award recognizes groundbreaking work on behalf of women that … and staff across our campus community."  The NSF ADVANCE project will bring a number of strategies to WMU intended to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional … of the Grand Rapids Young Professionals Raising the Bar Award, Roehm will lead the University's largest regional … portfolio of nonprofit program development, operations and project management experience, Roehm will bolster the Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

WMU Evaluation Center receives RO1 NIH grant

Research and Innovation

… University Evaluation Center, is the recipient of an R01 award from NIH. His project, titled "Community Utilization of Evidence-Based …

https://wmich.edu/research/stephen-magura-nih-grant-2017

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Students seeking the BA complete an original capstone project in their final semester. Recent capstone projects include examinations of Kalamazoo’s DIY music …

https://wmich.edu/music/academics/undergrad/bachelor-arts-music

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… house. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project, sponsored by Western Michigan University and the … as a mission in the 1680s by French Jesuits, the fort was one of the earliest European settlements in the western Great Lakes region. It was an important part of a chain of settlements that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40535

Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca on Steve Perlaky KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Project management professional and engineer Steve Perlaky … relationships across campus," he says. Perkaly said he was "blown away" when he researched Western, from its new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Board Liaison Paper Technology Foundation

Human Resources

… financial integrity. Directs strategic planning and projects across key areas including corporate membership, … the scholarship program by managing endowment funds, awarding schedules, and student eligibility. Coordinates … Develops procedures for non-compliance and application waitlists. Supports student career development, mentoring, …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010710