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Panel to discuss human trafficking in 'our own backyard'
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… Panel to discuss human trafficking in 'our own backyard' Submitted … Exploitation, and Becky McDonald , president of Women at Risk International. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. … nature of the crime, we often are not aware that it's going on in our own backyard," they contend. "Our panelists …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27155
WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships
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… WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships Submitted by … partnerships on Monday, Oct. 7 . Wood, a WMU alumna, is a seasoned economic development professional with two … A graduate of WMU's master's degree program in public administration, Wood returned to her alma mater to teach graduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254
Public invited to participate in poverty-reduction effort
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… Public invited to participate in poverty-reduction effort Submitted by … offer a free five-week seminar in January and February that is designed to help reduce poverty in Kalamazoo County. … the problems associated with poverty in the community and how they can aid in reducing the disproportionate number of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12914
WMU to showcase new student facility for esports
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… WMU to showcase new student facility for esports Submitted by … (not verified) on Western Michigan University will show off its newest high-tech facility during a grand opening … and, if time permits, test their gaming skills. The arena is located on the corner of Oakland Drive and Oliver Street …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49504
Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness
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… physical movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you smarter? Will studying the mathematical … we do is teach. There is certainly a lot of cool research going on here, and we love to talk about it and show people research is fun," he says. Dr. John Spitsbergen …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183
Duke scholar, photographer to appear in Frostic lecture series
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… Duke scholar, photographer to appear in Frostic lecture series Submitted by … University and an internationally known photographer are visiting Western Michigan University this month to speak in … forest and most effective carbon sink. The size, impact and far-reaching consequences of this project are illustrated by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20182
World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress
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… World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Theatre Festival is a biennial performance festival showcasing and invigorating the global heritage of drama, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094
Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon
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… Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon Submitted by Cindy Wagner on João Pedro Sousa … concussions. “The best academic experience I have had so far has been the involvement in my thesis research project,” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261
Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies
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… Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies Submitted by … top of mind for Powell. Growing up on a small blueberry farm, she learned firsthand the dangers of chemical … hold as citizens. "College students don't always realize how much say we can have in the policies around us, but I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026
Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship
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… Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LaLonde, left, has already visited Mount Nemo during his studies in Jordan. McKenzie, middle, and Putnam have yet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51147