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Longtime academic libraries professional will become dean at WMU

News

… , currently associate dean of research and instructional services at Grand Valley State University, has been named to … our national search to fill this position. We look forward to welcoming her to the WMU community." Garrison will replace Dr. Joseph Reish, who is retiring from WMU after a 43-year career with the University. "I am so excited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29088

Local alumna selected for fellowship, to study parasitology in Israel

College of Arts and Sciences

… in Israel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Warburton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent Western Michigan University graduate, Dr. Elizabeth Warburton   is headed to Israel Nov. 1 for a 20-month stint … their likelihood of adapting to the parasitic lifestyle. After working for a time at MPI Research in Mattawan, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26915

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

News

… Fort St. Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in … is now the city of Niles. Built by the French, the fort was at times during its 90-year history, controlled by the … fort's history. Researchers are back in the field this year after taking a hiatus last year to allow Field School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

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Sustainability

… we have led the battery recycling industry through our services, processing and material upgrading. Today, as the …   GREENLINK ENGINEERING GREENLINK Engineering was established to discover innovative solutions to high … in the global economy and plan to continue this path forward. Find our most recent sustainability report on our …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/bronco-challenge/sponsorship

Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins WMU’s business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… entrepreneurial engineering students Brooklyn Smith of Mattawan, Bridgitt Cornish of Kalamazoo, Trevor Dendel of Otsego and Emily Mouat of Jenison, claimed the top spot after making a pitch for their company No Mess Power Strip. … to access a particular cord. “The Bronco Pitch Competition was a great way to put into practice what our team has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58410

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… map of the fourth floor of the College of Health and Human Services, where the Department of Blindness and Low Vision … “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … you wouldn’t be able to get a clear reading of anything.” After several attempts, the team crafted models sturdy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Day of events focuses on research resources for faculty

News

… a research or discovery collaboration. Organizers will award door prizes at 3:45 p.m. Prizes include an iPad Air or … Keys to a Successful Proposal. (This is an extended afternoon session that runs an additional hour.) Get to Know … a Budget to Achieve Your Dreams--Living with Your Budget After You're Funded Reduce Your Anxiety--Get Your HSIRB …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19861

Video and communications firm owner next up in speaker series

News

… Credit Union . Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Founded by Kay after her award-winning career in broadcasting, Cynthia Kay and Company … that is able to offer a suite of communications consulting services and can leverage the depth of expertise of firm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18414

Center of Excellence for Structural Durability

Civil and Construction Engineering

… design, construction, repair and maintenance of highway structures in harsh climates to improve their durability and prolong service life.  The studies conducted by the center integrate … "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Using Infrared (IR) Thermography for Void Detection and Moisture Evaluation by …

https://wmich.edu/civil-construction/structuraldurability