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Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history

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… of February—in celebration of Black History Month—the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … Shimonta Dickerson , administrative assistant senior in the Walker Institute. "I think it's important for people to know … Development gave him the opportunity to complete a capstone project that became a published book. "My experience here on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599

$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs

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… specialists in the workforce. These five-year grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education in October, will … in the VRT and O&M programs at WMU. "The goal of this project is to increase the number of highly qualified vision … others, and who enjoy teaching one-on-one may find great reward as a vision rehabilitation therapist or orientation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979

WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction

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… DynamiCare Health , in collaboration with WMU, has been awarded a $222,383 grant from the National Institutes of … the initiative in early 2018. The Research DeFulio The project focuses on contingency management—a behavioral … misuse and addiction and enhance pain management. WMU's award is one of 375 grant awards across 41 states made by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55634

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather at Waldo Stadium to meet other students and participate in fun … trip to downtown Kalamazoo Large group icebreaker games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant potting party near Fountain … sign-up volunteers. Learn more about Fall Welcome CAPITAL PROJECTS There is also a lot of activity on campus as far as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… sleepover programming for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has … dream come true," says Goodhue, a native of Britt, Iowa, who came to WMU to pursue a master's degree in public … the logistics side of things to educational programming." A project Goodhue particularly took pride in was a scavenger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and social topics. Free. Thursday, April 11 "Is the trade war between US and China over?" talk —4:30 p.m. in 2028 … Museum and photographer Jim Lommasson. Lommasson created a project that showcases the significant personal items that … analysis and visualization techniques specifically geared toward enhancing our experience of compassion. Free. "Sensory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52573

Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time in … The two received Core Fulbright Scholar Program awards to conduct research or work abroad during the 2018-19 … Department of Theoretical Astronomy. Famiano's research project is to evaluate the effects of relativistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… sediment from the Kalamazoo River as part of the Pathways to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. … engineering and math (STEM) faculty is moving forward at Western Michigan University. Fueled by a nearly $1 … instructor and Ph.D. candidate, are fellows on the project. They facilitated the cross-institutional caucus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… home décor general store. I started going with them when I was 12 years old, and I loved everything about the experience. I remember always thinking that the sales reps from the companies we … within the emergency care division at Stryker. Her main project consisted of conducting interviews with the medical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079

WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… as the 2018 recipient of its Excellence in Innovation Award . The $100,000 award, given biennially, recognizes WMU for achievement in … The pool of entries represented inventive, multifaceted projects at institutions across the United States. Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092