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Getting a hand on robotics: Edward Neff
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Getting a hand on robotics: Edward Neff

Edward Neff is the CEO of Systems, Machines, Automation Components Corporation, a company which produces fine motored robotics. He has managed automation companies in Belgium and Japan. In 1990, he founded SMAC in Carlsbad, California, which has grown to become a world leader in moving coil technology. Neff produces robots he refers to as “robotic...

College needs $5 million before spring chapel ground breaking
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College needs $5 million before spring chapel ground breaking

Despite original hopes of breaking ground for the new chapel last October, Hillsdale College wants $5 million before beginning construction on the $28.6-million building. Although the college has raised more than $19 million and received pledges toward the 27,000-square-foot Christ Chapel, Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé said he wants the additional funds because of the...

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Sewer backup in Knorr soaks ITS

The leak in the storage room behind Phillips Auditorium in Knorr damaged some inexpensive equipment, said Patrick Chartrand, ITS network systems manager. Water seeped under the wall and into the training room next door, releasing a stench that carried into the career services office. Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé praised Hillsdale College’s maintenance, who replaced...

Zeiser will fight for local businesses, better roads as councilman
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Zeiser will fight for local businesses, better roads as councilman

Bill Zeiser, a 4th year PhD student enrolled at Hillsdale’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, was elected earlier this month to Hillsdale’s City Council. Zeiser was elected as a representative of Hillsdale’s Ward III in a close race between candidate Julian Kast and himself. With only 254 ballots cast, Zeiser beat Kast by a...