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Event aims to help students with research

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… The events is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Waldo Library is staging "Night of the Research Paper" from … one-on-one assistance through all or part of the process of doing a research paper or project. "Don't be a research … can be made. "We want to help our students do their best work and learn about the great materials available through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27986

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck is on a team working to create voice-activated technology that is … research has demonstrated that, compared to people who don't stutter, stutterers are more likely to be unemployed, … and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why they are not using it and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… demonstrations he witnessed in 1988 from his apartment window in Yangon during a pro-democracy uprising. Thein said … his English skills and to learn more about democracy and how other countries manage their affairs at the American … and it is a relatively quiet hall, so it is a good place to work," he said. "I also like that I feel part of a community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

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… left to right, Peyton Hurley, Alexandra Henson, Madison Dober and Connor McKenney—finished in first place at the … the types of opportunities that supply chain professionals work with every day. “This year’s competition was particularly interesting as it looked at how future innovation, product launches and business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… up surrounded by nature. It fueled her dream of a career working with animals and her passion for environmental … apart and the other half of it was a clock to represent how the world is running out of time. I did a wildfire look; … latter years of high school) kind of forced me to get outdoors and stay entertained outside," she says. "I grew up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… Geological Survey at Western Michigan University to do vital statewide geologic mapping to assess, protect and … not to use science to protect them and make decisions about how they can be developed and used." Michigan Geological … survey a home five years ago, and our geoscientists have worked hard to leverage the new partnership in a way that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication

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… in higher education marketing will be crucial to this work," he says. Proudfoot comes to Kalamazoo as a leader … and communications at major universities. At WMU, he will work collaboratively with all units to integrate marketing … when I stepped on campus," Proudfoot says. "Reimagining how we present those strengths to the world will enable WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… room for cotton fabric for at-home mask making. Eleven CFA workers are participating in the project aimed at helping … are planning for a long haul, explains MacKenzie, who is doing her best to buy fabric from local and independently … outfits." Elaborate costumes have also been created for shows such as "Amadeus," "Gas Light," "Jesus Christ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

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… of the fear of thermonuclear weapons in Japanese culture. However, despite its popularity, not many people are aware … Japanese courses. There is a note in the credits that the work is based on the writing of Shigeru Kayama , the author … draft of the first movie, and also very soon afterwards sat down and wrote this book,” says Angles. “I was like, wow, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how the faculty at the college can help you grow your … also taking classes has enhanced my understanding of the workforce and improved my skills in application. I’m excited … operations. I’m looking forward to taking on complex work for the company and using the knowledge I’ve gained at …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections