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WMU to confer some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… information For complete graduation information , including how to view the live webcast or obtain tickets or student … who graduate in August are reflected in the upcoming fall's graduation statistics, as they have the option of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7701

December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items

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… place to prepare for implementation at the start of the fall 2014 semester. Development of the policy, she noted, … free. That number represents about a quarter of all American colleges and universities. In Michigan, 25 colleges and … or get answers to frequently asked questions about how the policy will impact campus life.  Related articles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932

Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing

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… and what Habitat for Humanity and student volunteers can do to help. Funds are raised by each Shantytown … in computer information systems. "Many of them have no idea how great the need is in our area." Megan Kaiser, campus … hunt to find basic necessities, such as food, water, a shower and shelter," says Kaiser, a junior majoring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318

Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare

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… Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Allhoff … "A big part of what we're doing is trying to figure out how to understand traditional concepts in just-war theory … But what if the enemy shuts down your banking system? Can you fire at its capital city? These sorts of questions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555

Hundreds of future scientists and engineers will showcase talents at Western Michigan

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… Hundreds of future scientists and engineers will showcase talents at Western Michigan Submitted by Liz … St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. The tournament can be an effective enrichment of coursework found in area … a campus and learn what the college experience is like and how a college education can change their lives," says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74970

Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… faculty and staff gathered together Wednesday for a candlelight vigil in the Bernhard Center in the wake of a … love in this room for the Spartan family, and it really shows how our University can come together to be there for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

Emeriti Council funds $9,200 in student scholarships

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… A total of $9,200 in book scholarships was given away this fall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty-three deserving undergraduate … to help students defray the high cost of textbooks, which can add significantly to college expenses. Since then, … after retiring. Members serve for two-year terms on a staggered basis. The organization's principal goals are to: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20325

Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved

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… arrived here for graduate school in 2016, I started asking, how could we start doing something like this in prison?” … students a well-rounded opportunity to learn. Most courses fall within the scope of the humanities, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74812

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… degrees in accountancy and finance. "I really made it this far in life. I feel like it's a dream, to be honest." It's a … left, took Kemp in when she discovered he was living in a vacant house. "I really tried to stay in school as much as … him there's a lot of people that wouldn't make it this far." Kemp, second row center, was welcomed into the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Making 'work from home' work for you

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… on Overturned laundry baskets do not make FOR ideal desks. However, like your lights and darks on wash day, work and … work environment. Sitting too long and standing too long can both be detrimental. Ideally, you should sit for no more … minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we should also not stand in the same position for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168