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Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer
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… now named Hilltop Village. The comprehensive redevelopment of this area currently involves two multi-year construction … a contemporary dining facility. Both projects kicked off last year with demolition of the Elmwood Apartments as … Arcadia Flats is expected to be completed in summer 2020 and the combined student center and dining facility is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480
Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?
W Magazine
… the internet—human innovation has fueled the evolution of society for centuries. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up a world of possibility that could redefine the future and … and Chad Edwards "It's definitely going to take the world of work by storm. We're going to see massive implications," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771
Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more
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… in Southeastern Europe and the Arab world, kicks off the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's fall 2019 lecture series at Western … Michigan University Wednesday, Sept. 4. Dr. Bernhard Stahl of the University of Passau, Germany, will speak at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54876
WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college
College of Education and Human Development
… Dr. Wanda Hadley. Dr. Wanda Hadley Hadley, an associate professor of educational leadership in higher education, discussed … a panelist on Beacon College's educational show, “A World of Difference” which premiered on PBS on May 6. During the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595
Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate
College of Education and Human Development
… grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a … team building activities led by Dr. Brianne Pitts. Members of AEM's E-board pose with Dr. Brianne Pitts (center). … for interviews. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Aspiring Educators of Michigan (AEM) at Western Michigan University recently …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409
Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU
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… Michigan. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While she spends quite a bit of time traversing dunes along Lake Michigan's shoreline, … the area is coming from the big lake or another inland body of water. The study could have wide-ranging impacts on … shifting academic focus to follow passion | June 22, 2020 Contact: Erin Flynn June 22, 2020 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039
University Libraries acquires David Small and Sarah Stewart archive
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… Libraries has acquired the complete working archive of author and illustrator, David Small , and author, Sarah Stewart . Residents of Southwest Michigan, Small and Stewart have created a … and journals. Portions of the collection will debut in fall 2020 with a series of exhibits and lectures. Due to its size …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57699
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
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… Western at New York Fashion Week: The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue … away for a once-in-a-lifetime experience behind the scenes of February's New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows, … is going to live up to this!" LeKander says. The winner of Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition , she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033
Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western
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… Track Luge Team. Courtesy: Miriam Jennewein Cookman shows off part of a uniform he wore for Team USA. Cookman consistently … Cookman, back row second from left, is among the 2022 class of Medallion Scholars. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hurtling down an icy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875
Book club series announced for spring 2023
Study of Ethics in Society
… Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, MI – The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting two separate online book … leaders for lively conversations. Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign up for a book club … Became a Black Disease ” will be the center’s first book of the semester. Discussions will be led by Michael Redinger …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70500