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Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking
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… A betrayal of trust Hounakey grew up in the West African country of Togo, where becoming a lawyer was more a daydream than a realistic goal for a young girl. "My biological parents knew the community in … said that she saw potential in me and she wanted me to come with her to the United States, my parents sent me without …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872
Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… costs. Through his research, Bhattacharjee collaborated with researchers from Missouri University of Science and … this novel, unified anomaly detection framework that can detect such emergencies and provide an early indication … trip a nightmare. To alleviate the time required to clear your path and also to aid quick responder dispatch, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805
Fall residence hall sign-up under way
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… to return to the same room and residence hall for fall 2013 can sign up for housing starting at noon Friday, Jan. 18. … to choose from, and each one has something unique to offer with different room features, living options and learning … students who choose to live in traditional residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3694
Sign up now to return to residence halls for fall semester
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… planning to return to the residence halls for fall 2013 can now sign up for housing. Residence Life has a variety of … to choose from, and each one has something unique to offer with different room features, living options and learning … students who choose to live in traditional residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4192
Arcadia Flats approved as name of new student housing under construction
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… "The name Arcadia Flats will connect the housing location with the surrounding landscape and foster a sense of place … name is reflective of the unique architecture, style and layout of the new units, differentiating Arcadia Flats from … options, Arcadia Flats will provide a space where students can live, learn, eat and sleep in a convenient location near …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53109
WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology
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… being replaced by iPad and apps BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—With advancements in mobile computing technology, the days … pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The ForeFlight … variety of flight publications electronically that a pilot can reference for information and navigation purposes," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651
Fraternity camping out to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity
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… students on campus that while we are the privileged few who can attend college, not everyone is as lucky as we are. We … as well as more from our student body at Western so that we can truly have a huge impact on our community. It's a great … on Kalamazoo." How to donate Donations can be dropped off with the students during the campout. They also can be made …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/167
WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.
College of Arts and Sciences
… VCI program in Washington D.C. arose, Falkiewicz seized it without hesitation, eager to make a meaningful impact on the … having supportive networks to navigate through obstacles. "You cannot do it alone or it will destroy you. It's important to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675
Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers
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… across the country. “My goal is to do as much as I can to help people in need,” says Ryan Barker , a Wisconsin … home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His basement is buzzing with activity around the clock as 15 3D printers crank out … and printing through high school engineering programs and a youth apprenticeship program. It’s allowed him to hone his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007
University opts out of Bellevue property purchases
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… University officials announced today they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase 10 homes … that the University planned to demolish the buildings without specific approval from the local Historic District … not considered historic homes, but the property does fall within the South Street-Vine Area Local Historic District. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471