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Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design
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… on Padian KALAMAZOO--An internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues will visit the Western Michigan University campus at … Sciences' annual Theodosia Hadley Lecture, discussing "What Darwin Said (and Didn't Say): Evolution, Intelligent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249
High school students honored with WMU writing awards
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… Anonymous (not verified) on The competition accepted journalistic, non-fiction and creative works. KALAMAZOO— Seventeen … the honors college, who pledged financial support to launch what will become an annual program. Contest winners … of Centerburg (Ohio) High School, second place for "Struggles for Power: The Plague of Humanity" Sophia C. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7513
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
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… VanSlambrouck, center, accepted the award on behalf of his team. He is pictured with Dr. Timothy Palmer, left, … 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … business student Will Roosien , a member of the Seed team. "What started as a side project has now surprisingly and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723
Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma
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… Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma … by Deanne Puca on WMU's Unified Clnics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration has begun for two workshops by the Southwest … a group experience to help participants better understand: what trauma is, how trauma impacts the brain and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30928
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the … all over the world to make a flight happen." Such tasks are what he likes best about his job. "Being a part of the … He believes students should receive a broad idea of what the industry is truly like and the opportunities, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives
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… with non-healing foot ulcers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diabetes is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 … losing his identity after an amputation because he can't do what he loves anymore. "The more I was involved, the more I … being involved with different disciplines to learn what problems we have and what we can do together," he says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303
Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team
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… Kueterman (right) train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. … and model themselves after, and potentially reinvigorate what many consider a dying sport. We are attempting to … gained sponsorships with several local business such as Maggie’s, Belding Tanks and Young Entrepreneurs of America. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594
WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery
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… child, hope was hard to come by for Bella Hounakey . "Hope is the worst thing to lose, because at that point you are … with trafficking survivors there. "We will continue to do whatever we can to amplify Bella’s voice and give her … trafficking and online child exploitation. "It is much bigger than myself. I find strength in knowing that the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417
Welcoming messages going up around campus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… or unsafe or marginalized," she says, "the library is a place where they can find a comfortable and welcoming … as well as employees and the Kalamazoo community about what can be done to make sure everyone feels safe and … together in settings like this to reaffirm who we are and what we are as a university and a community." The message …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526
WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state
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… on KALAMAZOO--The new Michigan budget approved by the Legislature June 5 includes $750,000 in the Department of Human … earn college degrees. The item in the DHS appropriation is part of an overall state budget that also includes a 2.31 … it is not yet possible to develop an accurate estimate of what that the tuition restraint incentive would mean to WMU. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771