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Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer

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… new facility improvement projects slated for this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan … the academic year is over. Instead, a few more fences have been erected as improvement projects heat up for the summer. … align="left"] [/caption] The most noticeable work is being done in the South Neighborhood, now named Hilltop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

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… Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy Submitted by Megan Looker on VILSECK, Germany—Coming to the United States to study will be a cultural shock for Molly Cochran .  “I’m an American … base in Vilseck, Germany. Her next home base, however, will be Western Michigan University.  “I’m a bit nervous about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

WellTrack app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health

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… app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health Submitted by Erin Flynn on WellTrack is a new self-help … available to WMU students, faculty and staff featuring a number of tools and resources aimed at managing mental health. … 2020, when COVID-19 prompted unprecedented shutdowns. Symptoms of mental health conditions were already high among the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61381

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,651 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,202 at the bachelor's level, … doctoral level. Among the students who are graduating will be 65 military veterans as well as international students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children

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… to reduce prehospital medication errors for children Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on An interdisciplinary … is working to develop new technology to help paramedics better help children. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saving the lives of … administering medications to young patients can be a challenge for paramedics, who must often read tiny drug …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71778

Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

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… intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost? Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The printing press, … and revolutionize the way we communicate, work and live—for better or worse. Drs. Autumn Edwards and Chad Edwards "It's … "I'm not worried about job replacement now. I'm not a doomsday thinker," he says, adding that humans will always be

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771

Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community

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… on solar garden project slated for campus community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The solar garden will be installed adjacent to Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two briefings for members of the campus community will take place in November to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28105

Public input session set for Valley Dining Center

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… Public input session set for Valley Dining Center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Location of the new … Western Michigan University's new Valley Dining Center will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 , on campus in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. The event is an opportunity to be updated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16142

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

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… topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Shortly before the fall 2019 winter break, at a popular Kalamazoo … their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Summer construction results in parking lot, road closures

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… Summer construction results in parking lot, road closures Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Minor … traffic disruptions and parking lot closures will be experienced on the campus of Western Michigan University this summer as demolition begins on McCracken Hall. Parking lot closures The following …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39683