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Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… lab uses classroom for real-world research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A student in Dr. Todd Barkman's … molecular biology lab course didn’t always provide students with an authentic research experience. It wasn’t until 2012, … data have been attained. Students would jump up and down hugging. That’s what it is all about.”  As for what is next, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… services on reduced hours for spring recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spring recess begins March 7. KALAMAZOO, … , and continues through Friday, March 11 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30367

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… case, DeCamp wondered, could there be a larger issue within that same court district? Building a Team Dr. Elise … statistics are in DeCamp's wheelhouse as a researcher, and with 20 years' worth of the district's court cases … didn't have to look far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert in race, but she is," says DeCamp, who also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Campus office hours released for Memorial Day

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will observe Memorial Day with no classes Monday, May 28. Additionally, many offices will … reduced hours Monday. Classes resume and all offices resume normal hours Tuesday, May 29 . Listed below are Memorial Day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47146

China's economy, agricultural system on tap as topic of Sichel Series

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… China's economy, agricultural system on tap as topic of Sichel Series … under compulsory collectivization in the past and its struggling urbanization right now as a result of its compulsory … they can make their own decision whether they should stay within the current land system or leave it with their own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31053

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… in some areas of the globe, while others are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing … for centuries. Don't expect Indiana Jones to swing in with his whip to prevent it from falling into the hands of … or a forensic anthropologist," says Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , professor in the Department of Geography, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public

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… Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Clarke KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Women in … No Limits." About the keynote speaker Clarke has been with the BEACON Center since 2011. The organization is an … hosts the first full day of the MI-ACE Annual Conference, with the day focusing on specific career issues and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students look on in a Chinese … charge all participants a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. Spring 2016 course … She graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University with a master's degree in linguistics and applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29531

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at the Walt Disney Family Museum in … Disney, studying his background, successes and failures. With instructor Dr. Christopher Tremblay , the group … he says of the course in its fifth year. "We also meet up with alumni in four of the cities we visited, so there's an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Summer construction to cause few traffic disruptions on campus

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… to cause few traffic disruptions on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Summer construction projects around campus are not expected to cause many traffic delays. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16683