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Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs
University Libraries
… success and resilience of our students.” The Libraries now offer OER creation grants to provide financial … try to find an open text for their class, they find that nothing is available that fits their specific subject," says … impact student access to learning, resulting in students not purchasing a required textbook (64%), taking fewer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68028
Generational differences in the workplace next topic in community speaker series
Haworth College of Business
… next topic in community speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brozovich KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and … He is currently working toward his Ph.D. in psychology with a focus on industrial/organizational behavior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43512
WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Zach … Lab at Western Michigan University, has been working with a team of researchers across the country to address these challenges. “With the hindsight of 10 years of highly funded development, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976
Bronco men's soccer releases 2017 schedule
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… 2017 schedule. The Broncos face a competitive season with 18 total games, 10 of which are home games that will be … ago. The challenge we have in front of us this year is like no other we have created in our tenure." WMU finished last season with a 9-6-4 overall record and fell to Akron in the MAC …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40696
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… solar race car team celebrated its 30th anniversary with an impressive performance at the Formula Sun Grand Prix … way to the fifth-place finish but used their engineering knowledge to resolve them all, says Dr. Bradley Bazuin , … department, associate professor and team faculty advisor. "With the continuing evolution of car and race requirements …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383
First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids
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… Engagement Program (GEP) offers students the opportunity to not only discover it but build leadership and global skills … says Kara VanderKamp , of Kalamazoo, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in public and nonprofit … Besta , of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who graduated in April with bachelor's degrees in anthropology and communications. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108
WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free
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… on final countdown to becoming tobacco free Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Staff and students have posted signs around campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With just two weeks to go before Western Michigan University … . Insurance policy changes triggered by the Affordable Care Act mean more cessation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18097
The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter
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… in computer science, have likely only seen the early technology Rhodes worked on in history books. "I remember even … I didn't understand at the time what computers had to do with math," he remembers. But his mother, who worked at … company Michigan Bell, encouraged him to take the suggestion to heart. "She had the inside scoop on the future …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590
Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum
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… Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … or register at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054
Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation
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… families on campus for 2015 orientation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students gather for an … Two types of orientation programs are offered. The biggest one, New Student Orientation, is for incoming … and Monday, June 28-29 . President John M. Dunn visits with parents during a mixer. While on campus, students are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757