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WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… rounds. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University team of undergraduate and graduate students was placed in the top three out of 41 universities participating in the 2022 Cast in Steel … metals and the casting industry. Western is a certified school in the Foundry Educational Foundation and conducts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… pigs. During  Dr. Meredith Reinhart’s  teaching elementary school science class, they were introduced to hissing cockroaches and horn worms. “Today was more of an exploratory lesson and sharing my experiences working … candidates to excel as teachers in today’s mosaic of schools and classrooms. Western graduates can be eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Puca on Edwards KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Brad Edwards , trombone professor at Arizona State University, will present a guest … credits include radio and television broadcasts, premieres of new music, guest recitals at colleges and regional … Franklin and Marshall University and Kinhaven Music School. He is best known for his pedagogical books …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… Terri Goss Kinzy Kinzy, vice president for research and a professor of biological sciences at WMU, is internationally known for … adding that there is a persistent perception among U.S. school kids that scientists fit a very narrow stereotype. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Grant funded project to improve care and training in nursing facilities

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Janet Hahn , from the Center for Gerontology and the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs , is leading a project … at skilled nursing facilities in Michigan. The goal of the project is to use behavioral analysis to help older …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/05-2016-hahngrant

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… expansion in the state," says Dr. Ron Cisler , dean of WMU's College of Health and Human Services , who calls this a critical … communities. The team will work with core health care and school partners to make students and community service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… to light in a panel discussion by editors and contributors of the new anthology "Immigration and Justice for Our … for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 , in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center. Part of the Western Michigan … John Chapman," is forthcoming. Downey is a retired public school librarian and media specialist. For the past several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Community Partnerships

Corporate Engagement

… sessions and retreats. See what the Fetzer Center has to offer Southwest Michigan First Committed to company growth, … education alignment, talent development, and communication of its regional advantages. Engage in Kalamazoo The Right … Inc. Grand Rapids-based economic development organization, offering confidential, comprehensive business services in …

https://wmich.edu/corporate/community

Alum’s “Tumor Paint” research featured in CBS Sunday Morning

College of Arts and Sciences

… distinguish cancer from normal tissue, is the subject of a CBS Sunday Morning interview that aired March 12 .  “We … Olson tells CBS reporter Susan Spencer. “After 12 hours of surgery, the surgeons left behind a big piece. And we … hematology-oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, an attending physician at Seattle …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-james-olson-cancer

Building Rental Rates

Lee Honors College

… day $60 - Classroom for full day There is an added charge of $10 per hour for honors college staff coverage for … be adjusted with approval from the dean or associate dean of the Lee Honors College. Funds will be deposited in the …

https://wmich.edu/honors/building-rental-rates