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Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Wigand KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The former tobacco company researcher who went public with … intentionally increased the amount of nicotine in its cigarettes. Jeffrey Wigand After serving as a the former chief … scientist at Brown & Williamson, Wigand went public with what he knew about the tobacco industry to the FDA, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713
2014 marks 75 years of aviation education at WMU
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… on WMU's first aviation program began in 1939. KALAMAZOO—The faculty, staff and students in one of Western Michigan University's most technically advanced disciplines are about to spend the coming year turning back the pages of … mark its 75th year of providing aviation education through what has become one of the top such collegiate programs in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13369
Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business
First-Year Faces
… always fascinated me,” she says. “And when I heard about the food and consumer package goods marketing program at … that vote of confidence. “I’m still thinking about exactly what I want to do in that area, but I really want to expand the role of women in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239
Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western
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… Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something … Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Rachel Evangelista shows off her skills on one ski. Teammates pose for a photo on … watches a teammate skiing behind the boat. Evangelista prepares to go for a skiing session. Casey Plambeck gets some …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739
Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, five staff members
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… members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The retirements of four faculty members and five staff … Faculty retirements All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, … faculty specialist in chemical and paper engineering, 15 years, effective June 30, 2014 Dr. Peter Judd , professor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13701
U.S.-Africa environmental justice tour part of Whitney Young event
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… U.S.-Africa environmental justice tour part of Whitney Young event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Two prominent figures in the fight to promote environmental justice in Africa come to the area later this month to speak as part of the Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14476
WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Ronda Stryker KALAMAZOO— The Western Michigan University School of Medicine, a new … two teaching hospitals, Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare. Stryker and Johnston are the donors who made a founding … in Kalamazoo, it is synonymous with community commitment. What better name for a medical school that is a true …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100
School of Communication Faculty Honored at Awards Ceremony
School of Communication
… School of Communication Faculty Honored at Awards Ceremony From left to right: Dr. Leigh Ford, Dr. Heather Addison, Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti and Dr. Richard … Achievement Awards and the Gender Scholar Award. Among the 15 individuals recognized throughout the college, four hail …
https://wmich.edu/communication/school-communication-faculty-honored-awards-ceremony
First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges
W Magazine
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj explains her senior thesis project to her classmates. On an internship at a … designers have to be as invested in the brand as you are—in your communication teams and your engineering … graduate offers companies a coveted blend of skills. That’s what industries are seeking and what gave birth to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Senior Engineering Design Conference
… output from its cathode. A cathode was created to fill the role of a low power emission cathode. Additionally, the … Advisor: Dr. Kristina Lemmer Affordable ion propulsion hardware suitable for educational laboratories was needed due to … how well they work, we need good diagnostics to measure what’s coming out of the plume. This senior design project …
https://wmich.edu/engineering-senior-design/mae-projects