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Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
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… Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The ancient Chinese … awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. "Each year, the Study Abroad Fair enables more than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18864
WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture
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… study contaminants in industry, agriculture Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Anions produce lake algae. KALAMAZOO, … who has been studying negatively charged ions, also known as anions, for over 10 years. Mezei's research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390
New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives
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… includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Nesbitt, O'Brien, Dunn, Schuitmaker at June 20 announcement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702
Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship
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… summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team in Detroit is no ordinary kids camp. It's a unique youth empowerment … particularly preventing Black children from being misdiagnosed with a mental health or behavioral issue based on a … kids are very funny and unpredictable,” she says. “Their knowledge is underestimated. After (Umoja), I’ll be more open …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532
A new hub for belonging and connection
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… I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m getting really choked up right now, and this is not the time for me to cry,’” remembers Dr. Diane Anderson , … “It was one of the best days of my life,” adds Paul Terzino , student center director. “To see so many students so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73398
Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots
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… seed project helps WMU get back to its roots Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The verdant and … in Finch and planted on campus as well as distributed to nonprofits and other organizations in the local area. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808
Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities
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… of discovery as undergraduate students venture into the unknown, dissecting cow brains to expand their classroom knowledge in neuroanatomy and behavioral neuroscience. Dr. … such as the Kalamazoo Children's Chorus, Gilmore Piano Festival and Kalamazoo Public Schools to engage student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848
Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response
College of Arts and Sciences
… travel to Japan to explore pandemic response Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With more than … worth noting that, culturally, Japan is not known for hugging or shaking hands, so there was already some built-in … Japan she had gained studying at Rikkyo University in Ikebukuro as an undergraduate. “I was able to make connections …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129
LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting … front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught at USC, Northwestern and University of Chicago, but this is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
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… and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The … some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth … in the memory of beating Christian in a game of Giant Uno and the ego boost that came with it. "But then we put …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821