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WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… Mississippi's fifth circuit court intentionally removed African Americans from the jury, violating Flowers' … case, DeCamp wondered, could there be a larger issue within that same court district? Building a Team Dr. Elise … say it's race-neutral, but that's not exactly the case when you look at it." The Findings What the DeCamps found in that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Fall residence hall sign-up under way

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… to return to the same room and residence hall for fall 2013 can sign up for housing starting at noon Friday, Jan. 18. … to choose from, and each one has something unique to offer with different room features, living options and learning … students who choose to live in traditional residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3694

Sign up now to return to residence halls for fall semester

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… planning to return to the residence halls for fall 2013 can now sign up for housing. Residence Life has a variety of … to choose from, and each one has something unique to offer with different room features, living options and learning … students who choose to live in traditional residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4192

Arcadia Flats approved as name of new student housing under construction

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… "The name Arcadia Flats will connect the housing location with the surrounding landscape and foster a sense of place … name is reflective of the unique architecture, style and layout of the new units, differentiating Arcadia Flats from … options, Arcadia Flats will provide a space where students can live, learn, eat and sleep in a convenient location near …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53109

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… Consumer Sciences. “This accreditation means that students can trust that they are receiving an education that is up to par with industry standards.” Accreditation is not only an … education and future careers in the industry. “Students can expect several benefits from being part of an accredited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center begins at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow and concludes at 1:30 p.m. The … help or support. She is the type of colleague that makes you want to do better—a difference maker in every sense of … he has either changed a recipe or substituted a menu so we can continue providing great meals,” a nomination states, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, inspires student geologists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lanka) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where passion meets excellence, you find Dr. Mohamed Sultan . An award-winning, … like to work on one particular thing, and just keep digging,” says Sultan. “I like to branch out into different … of his work centers on guiding students and researchers within the Earth Sciences Remote Sensing Lab. As the lab's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73674

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

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… being replaced by iPad and apps BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—With advancements in mobile computing technology, the days … pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The ForeFlight … variety of flight publications electronically that a pilot can reference for information and navigation purposes," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western

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… through the wake behind a speedboat on a single ski, you'd never know Rachel Evangelista has only been water … in the sunshine, so I thought, 'I'm going to try it.'" With no experience at all, Evangelista nervously reached out … There are both team and individual competitions. Students can connect with the team or find something else that sparks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739

Physicist melds scientific, humanitarian drive at UN's 'nuclear watchdog'

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… but a two-year Peace Corps assignment in the West African nation of Mali. "My unconventional post-doc" is … was just following advice that he would, years later, share with a group of young physics majors at WMU: "Don't narrow your vision." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37548