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Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… The daylong event included essay writing and a group problem-solving activity for the students as well as … She has been active as a volunteer, and through her student government roles has organized homecoming festivals as well … years and participated in dance one year. Jordan-Brown does tutoring after school through the National Honor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715
Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals
W Magazine
… Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on PhD … greater than 12,000 compounds that fit into the chemical group. Dr. Matt Reeves “The contamination is so pervasive and … in the environment.” “We haven’t found a PFAS yet that doesn’t cause adverse health impacts. Some require higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868
Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway
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… Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway Submitted by … in fall 2016. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Site construction for the Goldsworth Valley Enhancements project began March 10 and … paths around the campus. Construction fencing has gone up around all of Goldsworth Valley Pond, but the bridge and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31006
Political economy of inequality examined during Sichel Series
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… in economics from the University of California, Berkley. Upcoming presentations Other dates, presenters and topics in … the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, "Why has Income Inequality Increased while Education … by the College of Arts and Sciences and the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42434
Brown University professor to kick off Ethics Center fall 2017 season
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… Baruch will talk about narrative risks in medicine and why physicians need to think like artists. For more … in Foreword Magazine's 2007 Book of the Year Awards. Upcoming presentations The dates, presentations, times and … and Justice for Our Neighbors," 7 p.m., Brown and Gold Room, Bernhard Center, "Immigrant to Neighbor: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42292
WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality
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… Puca on (Left to right) Sophomore Katie Fairman of Chicago, junior Therezine Corcoran, of Lapeer, Indiana, and … out of the traditional classroom," she says. "It was also good for many of them to 'travel' to these locations, as not … growing potential it has to shape the future." Community groups also have taken advantage of the local resource, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873
Students, employees and alums to enjoy night at the ballpark
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… will cover the cost for children 18 and under. The offer is good for the first 300 child ticket requests from staff and faculty, with up to two child tickets available for each adult ticket … pit the Kalamazoo team against the La Crosse (Wisconsin) Loggers. In addition to WMU employees, WMU alumni are expected …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24883
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
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… "She lived her entire life with the attitude that, 'I'm not going to let that stop me. There may be some barriers, I may have to fight through them, but I'm not going to let that define me.'" A young Merze Tate, left, … lessons in person, creating a travel club to take groups on field trips all across the country. Tate with her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference
Haworth College of Business
… speak about the rapidly changing food and consumer package goods industries during the 55th annual Western Michigan … professor of marketing, will lead a panel discussion on supply chain learnings from the pandemic during the 55th … a panel discussion with leading industry experts on why diversity, equity and inclusion matter in food and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371
WMU's Children’s Place Learning Center hosting open house
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… Children’s Place Learning Center will be "cooking up a good time" at their Family Fun Night, set for 6 to … center's new preschool curriculum, extended hours and back-up care. Children's Place Learning Center The Children’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13487