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Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… in a football helmet to monitor the severity and location of blows to the head . Student engineers have designed a … and clothing. The shock sensor would be especially valuable in sports, where players tend to under-report symptoms, Atashbar adds, and could be a valuable tool in other sports, like lacrosse or hockey. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014

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… (not verified) on Additional information in support of a semi-annual Make a Difference Award recipient is due … assigned responsibilities to give generously and creatively of their time and talents, making the University an even … place to work and study. The 25 candidates are recipients of 2013-14 fall and spring semiannual awards through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615

Name for new Goldsworth Valley dining hall approved by board

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… approved the name Valley Dining Center for the new state-of-the-art facility planned for construction in the Valley … dining center will be situated just south of the Valley III residence halls and overlooking scenic … experience with fresh menu items prepared in front of customers. Comfortable seating options such as booth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20770

WMU among 30 campuses signing on to resilient campus initiative

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is a founding member of the Alliance for Resilient Campuses. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is a founding member of a nationwide network of colleges and universities making a commitment to lead the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15863

Michigan Office Solutions opens new location in BTR Park

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… Michigan Office Solutions opens new location in BTR Park Submitted by … (not verified) on WMU's BTR Park KALAMAZOO— Michigan Office Solutions , a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox Co. and a provider of leading-edge office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14261

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… members with at the April 2013 commencement. Photo courtesy of the Seita Scholars program. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … efforts to serve and understand the higher education needs of former foster care youth have been singled out for … in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study of Social Policy—CSSP—named WMU's Center for Fostering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Free college-level humanities courses being offered

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… Free college-level humanities courses being offered Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … University's 2014-15 Humanities for Everybody program is offering low- to moderate-income residents in the Kalamazoo … free classes in political philosophy, ethics, the sociology of medicine, and gender and women's studies. The first class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18415

M.A in Family and Consumer Sciences — Child Life

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Life Apply now Request info Flyer Courses This program is offered in-person. The Master of Arts in Family and Consumer … such as outpatient medical areas, bereavement programs and schools as well as other facilities that support children … of children who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited school with a major closely related to the selected track …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/academics/masters/child-life

New award established to recognize graduate students

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… particularly those who make a difference in the lives of their fellow students. During the event, GSAC debuted a Make a Difference award for graduate students. Winners of the inaugural award Chartanay Bonner , doctoral student … gala were Susan Stapleton , Graduate College dean and GSAC officials Damon Chambers , chair; Rebecca Sametz , vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16149

UMSC February Minutes

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… February 2025 Meeting Minutes   The monthly meeting of the Union-Management Safety Committee was conducted on … an update to the  safety concern regarding condition of stairwell/steps located at the central loading dock of Goldsworth Valley #1.  Maintenance Services personnel …

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