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WMU preparing Kalamazoo newspaper archive for public use
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… and pictures that dates back to the 1800s, is being prepared for eventual public access as part of the Western … newspapers that were produced in the 19th century and so many times, they were focusing on the important public … tapping the expertise at WMU, not only in archiving know-how. For instance, Houghton says the collection includes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/992
Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk
University Libraries
… at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will share her expertise on intellectual freedom and book bannings … MCLS Executive Director Scott Garrison adds that “while many have noted how efforts to censor library materials have increased and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404
Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project
University Libraries
… worked closely with Archives Curator John Winchell to prepare for the project. (Left to right) Archives curator John … community within Western was the sense that I got from many different people and many different stories," she says. … so many people and being able to hear their life story and how Western was a huge part of that life story and how they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894
WMU closed Monday Jan. 27, due to severe weather
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… closed Monday, Jan. 27 , due to severe weather. All classes are canceled. The closure includes the University's main campuses. For information on … power outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13022
Sustainable craft brewing education to be focus of upcoming talk
Haworth College of Business
… Sustainable craft brewing education to be focus of upcoming talk … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … with input from a growing external advisory board. Many of the advisory board members are in West Michigan, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29414
Television producer, writer, transmedia consultant to give talk
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on McCallum KALAMAZOO—A giant in the world of television, the entertainment industry and … writer and consultant for some of the most well-known shows on television and founder of c3—the Center for … subsequent NBC TV Movie of the Week "What Kind of Mother Are You?" She was promoted to vice president of creative for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9992
Gov. Snyder announces Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Fellows
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… environmental toxins in low-income communities, and many others. The WMU-bound fellows include an aerospace … Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship recruits accomplished career changers and outstanding recent college graduates in … teaching internship. Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow. NCAA Division I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16559
Isaac Ortega creates real relationships
Haworth College of Business
… making long-term connections. From the classroom to his career, Ortega found encouragement at WMU Haworth. “My … after class, which helped me learn more about my field and how I can stand out to employers.” Ortega has also availed … to WMU without knowing anyone and decided to join as many clubs as I could. Finding friends, whether it’s in …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait
Get moving, gamers!
W Magazine
… expect to hear to enhance their skill, but new research shows physical activity can help players improve their … just a sedentary activity. Studies show those who are in better shape are sharper mentally and have more … has the time gamers have invested in training. It’s often many hours per day sitting in front of a screen, he adds. To …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69851
WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse
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… WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse Submitted … to treatment—SBIRT—will be provided to hundreds of health care professionals in the community working at a variety of … they have risky substance use behaviors, trainees learn how to intervene in a way that doesn't cause resistance," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797