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Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … he could think of, and lots of methods that were suggested to him, but no amount of hot tea brought his voice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… rockets since watching “October Sky” in seventh grade. Now, as part of the College of Engineering and Applied … members worked separately to build rockets from kits. Now, they work together to build one rocket from individual parts using knowledge learned in the classroom. “We’re now building from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… safety nationwide Submitted by Erin Flynn on It’s not why the chicken crossed the road, but how drivers … attention—and saving lives in the process. "Everybody knows speeding is wrong and hitting people is bad, but there … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU

College of Education and Human Development

… Lee, Smith and Erhardt spell out WMU at a temple. "I had no idea what they were speaking in the music video, but I … says Smith. "And then a couple of years later I found another music video, but this time I knew that it was K-Pop … in the language was limited to ordering items off a menu. Now she feels more confident in having conversations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… old and they don’t even have a pencil grip. They don’t know how to hold a pen. They have never held a pen” says … program, which is designed for students that are at risk of not completing school. “Some of them do not have the skill level of the grade they have placed in, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with … speaker, teach-in event Submitted by Deanne Puca on NOTE: The Teach-in event has been relocated from the WMU … Black communities. 2:30 to 3:20 p.m.: Student demands for 2025: What are we asking for now?— This session will examine …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… as well as informative, and that's why organizers say no one should miss Western Michigan University's 30th annual … is global, and WMU fostering that sentiment for 30 years now is very impressive." Admission to International Festival is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may taste traditional cuisines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… sport enthusiast and adrenaline seeker, Garrett Bazany is no stranger to creating his own path—whether down a snow-covered mountain or over perilous rapids. He's traversed … says Bazany, who grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan, and is now in his second year in WMU’s highly competitive physician …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25 . Classes … , and will remain closed Thursday through Saturday . Biggby Coffee, K-Zoo Coney and the Bernhard Center Café and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50246

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… to focus attention on mental illness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A preview of scenes from … refuge in his blog postings. Like many parents, she struggles with wondering how worried she should be. Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463