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… funds to put research students in community Submitted by Deanne Puca on Docherty KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan … clicking on "Make a Gift." The unique fundraising campaign was started to build support and awareness for the program, … students the opportunity to emotionally connect with a scientific project really allows them to experience the …

… and song in recital of Czech composers Submitted by Deanne Puca on Katrovas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University School of Music alumna and soprano Ema Katrovas will perform a recital … on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …

… Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development Submitted by Sara Dillon on WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit … community on Kalamazoo’s east side, marking a major step forward in expanding stable, affordable housing for people … Michigan’s first drug treatment court in 1992. “Judge Schma was a pioneer in bringing the brain science of addiction …

… Science Student and Future Professional Pilot Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Guadalupe "Lupe" Guzman Ramos has learned … in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and …

… book examines history and impact of Agent Orange Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martini KALAMAZOO— Dr. Edwin Martini , an … Press, not only reconstructs the history of the "chemical war" but investigates the ongoing controversy over the … at WMU, draws on military records, government reports, scientific research, visits to contaminated sites and …

… three decades of research, teaching and growth Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ I can say with … to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional decision I ever made,” says Dr. … my students leave with a deep appreciation for the power of scientific research,” she says. “Understanding how to …

… biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of … sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's one thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer … Idris came to the United States intent on expanding his scientific knowledge in order to continue on the path to a …

… Regional giants: Led by faculty-owned investment firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. Doug Lepisto … management at WMU and co-founder of Sleeping Giant Capital, was named a “Newsmaker of the Year.” KALAMAZOO, …

… David Chaplin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chaplin Dr. David Chaplin , a … sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American …

… looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A reception and … month at the Western Michigan University centering on the award-winning book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by … gene mapping and more. Her cells were an enormous boon to scientific discovery, a sort of Holy Grail to mid-century …